Pune : Terrible accident at Chandni Chowk, 1 died

In yet another tragic incident involving a heavy vehicle, a horrific accident occurred at Chandni Chowk on Thursday night around 8 PM, resulting in the death of a truck driver and serious injury to his assistant.

The accident took place on the Mumbai–Bangalore highway, when a trailer truck carrying long iron rods suddenly braked in an attempt to avoid colliding with an Ertiga car. The abrupt braking caused the iron bars, used for construction, to lurch forward violently into the truck’s cabin.

The impact was devastating — the rods pierced through the cabin, instantly killing the driver. The cleaner, who was seated beside him, sustained serious injuries and was rushed to the hospital by emergency responders.

Police and fire brigade personnel reached the scene promptly to manage the situation and assist the injured. The severity of the crash also led to traffic congestion in the Chandni Chowk area for a brief period.

A video of the accident, showing the aftermath, went viral on social media, drawing widespread attention and concern over the recurring issue of heavy vehicle-related accidents in Pune. The city had just witnessed another crash at Gangadham Chowk days earlier, highlighting the growing need for stricter traffic enforcement and safety protocols for transport vehicles.