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Pothole on Thane‑Bhiwandi Road Claims Life of Woman Crushed by Truck
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🗓 04 Aug 2026, 08:03 AM
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A woman lost her life after her scooter skidded on a pothole on the Thane‑Bhiwandi road, and she was subsequently crushed by a passing truck.
A tragic incident unfolded on the Thane‑Bhiwandi road early this morning when a woman riding a scooter lost control after hitting a deep pothole. The scooter skidded and the rider was thrown onto the road, where she was immediately struck and crushed by a heavy truck that was passing by.
Emergency services were dispatched to the scene within minutes. Paramedics attempted to provide first aid, but the victim was pronounced dead at the site. The truck driver was taken to the hospital for a medical check‑up.
Police investigators have begun a preliminary inquiry into the accident, focusing on the condition of the road and the maintenance of the pothole that caused the scooter to skid. Authorities have urged commuters to exercise caution and report any road hazards.
The incident has reignited discussions about road safety and the urgent need for timely repair of potholes on major highways in Maharashtra.
Emergency services were dispatched to the scene within minutes. Paramedics attempted to provide first aid, but the victim was pronounced dead at the site. The truck driver was taken to the hospital for a medical check‑up.
Police investigators have begun a preliminary inquiry into the accident, focusing on the condition of the road and the maintenance of the pothole that caused the scooter to skid. Authorities have urged commuters to exercise caution and report any road hazards.
The incident has reignited discussions about road safety and the urgent need for timely repair of potholes on major highways in Maharashtra.