Terrible accident in Ahilyanagar; 2 people died

A tragic road accident occurred early Monday morning on the Ahilyanagar–Sambhajinagar highway, claiming the lives of two individuals and injuring several children who were returning from watching a cricket match.

The accident took place at around 5:15 AM near Nevasa village when a cruiser car collided with a truck from behind. The vehicle was en route from Bodwad in Jalgaon district when the crash occurred.

Two individuals died on the spot, while the injured children are currently undergoing treatment at a local hospital. Authorities have yet to confirm the total number of injured, but medical teams responded promptly and shifted victims for emergency care.

Preliminary investigations suggest that the driver of the cruiser car was at fault, leading to the fatal rear-end collision. A case has been registered against the driver at the Nevasa Police Station, and further investigation is underway to determine the exact cause and sequence of events.

This incident has cast a pall of sorrow over the local community, particularly among families of the young cricket enthusiasts who had set out for what was meant to be a joyful day.