What happened
The crash occurred in the evening near Navale Bridge when two container trucks collided; the impact trapped a car between them before all three vehicles burst into flames, according to police and initial reports from the scene. Visuals showed a car crushed between burning containers as firefighters and police battled the blaze and moved the injured to nearby hospitals.
Casualties and injuries
Fatalities reported have ranged from five to eight across official and media updates, while over 15 to 20 people have been confirmed injured, with authorities warning the toll could climb as vehicles are cleared and interiors are examined. Officials indicated some victims were family members traveling in the crushed car, with identification and next-of-kin notification underway.
Traffic and response
The inferno halted traffic on the Satara-to-Mumbai lane, prompting an emergency diversion and appeal to avoid the stretch while cranes and water tankers worked for hours to douse flames and remove wreckage. Pune Traffic Police advised motorists to take the old Katraj Ghat route and follow on-ground instructions during rescue and clearance operations.
Preliminary cause
Early inputs suggested a loss of control or mechanical failure leading to the collision, though investigators are examining CCTV footage, vehicle condition, and driver statements to determine the precise trigger for the pile-up and subsequent fire. A similar crash was reported near the same bridge recently, renewing questions around heavy-vehicle safety and speed control on the downhill approach.
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