SUV Overturns on Samruddhi Expressway After Tyre Burst, One Critical A severe accident occurred on the Samruddhi Expressway in Buldhana district on Sunday when an SUV overturned after one of its tyres burst, leaving one person critically injured and nine others with minor injuries. The incident took place around 11:35 am near Channel No. 325.3 on the Nagpur corridor of the expressway, in the Pangra-Malkapur area. The police team, led by sub-inspector Anita Irshid, arrived at the scene approximately 12:05 pm following reports from the Central Road Operations (CRO) in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The driver of the SUV, Hemant Vishwakarma (24), a resident of Rajnandgaon in Chhattisgarh, recounted that he and his friends were traveling from Nashik to Nagpur when the rear-left tyre of the vehicle burst. This caused him to lose control of the SUV, leading to the vehicle overturning. Among the injured, Aman Sahu (25) sustained serious injuries, while Tikesh Bande, Ravi Sahu, Yash Sahu, Devesh Sahu, Hemant Vishwakarma, Vasu Sahu, Vicky Sahu, Kishan Vishwakarma, and Naveen Sahu suffered minor injuries. All the injured were transported by ambulance to the government hospital in Sindkhed Raja for treatment. The overturned SUV was removed from the scene using a crane and taken to the Dusrabid toll plaza by around 1:25 pm. Authorities confirmed that there was no significant disruption to traffic movement following the accident. The rescue and traffic management operations were coordinated by police personnel, including sub-inspector Anita Irshid, constables Dhirendra Chandan, Sagar Kolhe, Shivaji Bargaje, Sagar Kute, and Gajanan Jadhav, along with support from the Maharashtra Security Force and Quick Response Vehicle teams.#buldhana_district #samruddhi_expressway #nagpur_corridor #pangra_malkapur #central_road_operations
Trailer Driver Blocks Samruddhi Expressway Near Wardha After Being Challaned A trailer driver reportedly blocked the Samruddhi Expressway near Wardha on Sunday afternoon, causing a traffic jam that lasted nearly an hour. The incident occurred after the driver, allegedly upset over being challaned by Regional Transport Office (RTO) officials, parked the heavy vehicle across the Mumbai-bound lanes near Virul in Wardha district and fled the scene with the keys. Police later detained the driver, who now faces charges for obstructing traffic and hindering law enforcement duties. According to officials, the trailer was challaned for illegally halting on the expressway and other violations. The incident took place around noon, and the driver allegedly engaged in an argument with RTO personnel before exiting the vehicle. He then parked the trailer on the Mumbai-bound carriageway, blocking all lanes. Highway police SP Lohit Matani stated that the driver fled the spot with the keys, prompting authorities to trace him, retrieve the keys, and move the trailer to restore traffic flow. Regional transport officer Kiran Bidkar confirmed that an FIR would be filed against the driver for blocking the expressway and preventing officials from carrying out their duties. The process to cancel the driver’s license has also been initiated. Truck drivers present at the scene alleged that after a challan of Rs13,500 was issued, RTO officials confiscated the keys and documents of the trailer. They further claimed that vehicles were not allowed to proceed on the expressway even after paying the fines, which they said fueled resentment among the driver and other truckers. RTO officials denied these allegations, maintaining that their procedures were followed.#wardha #samruddhi_expressway #regional_transport_office #lohit_matani #kiran_bidkar
Twin Accidents on Samruddhi Expressway Leave One Dead, 27 Injured Two separate accidents on the Samruddhi Expressway in Buldhana district claimed one life and injured at least 27 others over the course of Sunday night and Monday morning. The incidents, occurring within hours of each other, highlighted the dangers of poor road safety and inadequate emergency response. The first accident took place late Sunday near Donggaon in Mehkar tehsil. A car carrying multiple occupants collided with a stationary truck. Police reported that the truck driver had failed to activate hazard lights or place reflective warning signs, leaving the vehicle undetected in reduced visibility. The car driver, unable to spot the truck, rammed it from behind. Krishna Sangeet Rathod, a 26-year-old resident of Somnath Nagar in Washim district, died instantly in the crash. The front of the car was completely destroyed, and other passengers sustained serious injuries. They were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. Hemant Chavan, a 38-year-old resident of Yavatmal district who was traveling in the same car, filed a complaint against the truck driver for negligence. Hours later, another collision occurred near Pimpri Mali village on the Nagpur corridor. A private travel bus en route from Pune to Nagpur collided with a truck at around 4:20 a.m. The bus driver allegedly lost control, leading to the crash. The truck driver fled the scene, prompting police to launch a manhunt. The impact trapped several passengers inside the bus, requiring immediate rescue efforts. Teams from the Samruddhi Expressway Fardapur unit, Mehkar police, and a local social worker named Santosh Malose assisted in the rescue. Police sub-inspector Arvind Tirankar and emergency services worked together to extract the injured.#buldhana_district #samruddhi_expressway #mehkar_tehsil #donggaon #krishna_sangeet_rathod
Twin Accidents on Samruddhi Expressway Leave One Dead, At Least 27 Injured Two separate accidents on the Samruddhi Expressway in Buldhana district claimed one life and injured at least 27 others over the course of Sunday night and Monday morning. The incidents, occurring within hours of each other, highlighted the dangers of poor road safety practices and the challenges faced by emergency responders in dealing with large-scale collisions. The first accident occurred late Sunday near the Donggaon area in Mehkar tehsil. A car carrying multiple occupants collided with a stationary truck, resulting in the death of Krishna Sangeet Rathod, a 26-year-old resident of Somnath Nagar in Washim district. The truck driver was reportedly not using hazard lights or reflective warning signs, which contributed to the collision. Visibility was further reduced due to nighttime conditions, and the car driver failed to notice the stationary vehicle. The impact severely damaged the car’s front portion, leaving several occupants with serious injuries. They were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Hemant Chavan, a 38-year-old resident of Yavatmal district who was traveling in the same car, filed a complaint against the truck driver for negligence. Hours later, a second accident unfolded near Pimpri Mali village on the Nagpur corridor. A private travel bus en route from Pune to Nagpur collided with a truck, injuring at least 27 passengers, including 15 with critical injuries. The bus driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle, leading to the collision. The truck driver fled the scene, prompting authorities to launch a manhunt. Rescue operations were complicated by the crash, as several passengers were trapped inside the bus.#buldhana_district #samruddhi_expressway #donggaon_area #mehkar_tehsil #pimpri_mali_village
Maoist Threat Over, Win Gadchiroli Tribals’ Trust Through Governance: Chief Secretary Nagpur: Chief Secretary Rajesh Aggarwal emphasized the need for enhanced governance in Gadchiroli to rebuild trust among tribal communities, directing officials to prioritize development, public outreach, and effective services. Aggarwal, who also serves as the guardian secretary of Gadchiroli, has been stationed in the district since Saturday, overseeing a comprehensive review of administrative departments. A critical meeting on Sunday brought together senior officials, including Maharashtra DGP Sadanand Date, to discuss the law-and-order situation and the post-Maoist transformation of the region. Aggarwal highlighted the opportunity for Gadchiroli’s transformation over the next decade, urging officials to adopt a people-centric approach. He stressed that tribal communities, as the true owners of forest resources, should see the government and civil administration act as facilitators rather than authorities. “If services are delivered with sensitivity and understanding, the gap between the government and society will narrow further,” he stated. The meeting also addressed the shift from combating Maoist extremism to conventional policing, with DGP Date acknowledging the significant toll of the conflict. Date reviewed three decades of anti-Maoist operations, noting that security forces had dealt a decisive blow to left-wing extremism. He highlighted the human cost, with 244 police personnel and 609 civilians losing their lives during the conflict, calling the end of the Maoist movement a victory for Indian democracy. Date also announced plans to create an elite force from select C-60 commandos, emphasizing advanced training for special operations at state and national levels.#gadchiroli #maharashtra_dgp_sadanand_date #samruddhi_expressway #chief_secretary_rajesh_aggarwal #c_60_commandos
19 Injured in Bus-Tipper Collision on Samruddhi Expressway A private bus carrying 34 passengers collided with a tipper truck on the Samruddhi Expressway in Washim district, resulting in 19 injuries, four of them critical, according to local authorities. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. on Wednesday near Kavardari, on the stretch between Shelu Bazar and Malegaon. The Sanjay Travels bus, en route from Nagpur to Pune, struck the rear of the truck, causing the front portion of the vehicle to be completely damaged. Emergency responders and highway police arrived at the scene shortly after the crash, extricating the injured from the mangled bus. The four critically wounded individuals, including the bus driver and a cleaner, were transported to the intensive care unit of a private hospital in Washim. The remaining 15 passengers, who sustained minor injuries, are also receiving treatment at the same facility. Eyewitnesses described the aftermath as chaotic, with injured passengers crying out for help amid the wreckage. Local police, led by Jaulka police station in-charge Kishor Wankhede, confirmed that the investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the accident. Preliminary findings suggest the driver may have lost control of the bus before the collision, though further analysis is required. Wankhede stated that authorities are examining several factors, including the bus’s logbook, the driver’s hours of service, and the vehicle’s mechanical condition. The investigation will also assess whether driver fatigue, a technical malfunction, or another contributing factor led to the crash. The incident has raised concerns about road safety on the Samruddhi Expressway, a major route connecting Nagpur to Pune.#washim_district #samruddhi_expressway #sanjay_travels #kishor_wankhede #shelu_bazar
Samruddhi E-way Extension To Boost Industries In Eastern Vidarbha: CM The Maharashtra government has announced plans to extend the Samruddhi Expressway into eastern Vidarbha, a move expected to significantly enhance regional economic growth. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis emphasized the project’s importance during an inauguration event for the Godam Logistics Park, stating that completing the extension within the scheduled timeline is a top priority. The extension, which will add approximately 400 kilometers of six-lane highway, aims to reduce logistics costs, generate employment, and position the region as a key industrial hub. Fadnavis highlighted that the Samruddhi Expressway extension will serve as a critical infrastructure link, fostering industrial development in eastern Vidarbha. He noted that the project’s success hinges on its ability to lower transportation expenses and create job opportunities on a large scale. Additionally, he praised the state’s logistics policy, which has already transformed Nagpur into a national logistics hub. According to Fadnavis, the proliferation of logistics parks across the state will further reduce costs, a necessity for competing globally and integrating into international supply chains. The Samruddhi Expressway extension is currently in advanced preparation stages. The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) has nearly completed joint land measurements for the extension toward Gondia and Gadchiroli. As of now, 104 out of 113 villages on the Gondia route and 58 out of 62 villages on the Bhandara leg have been surveyed. However, challenges remain, including an alternative alignment for the Chandrapur extension. The original route faced obstacles due to the discovery of coal blocks, prompting the need for a revised plan.#maharashtra_government #devendra_fadnavis #samruddhi_expressway #msrdc #godam_logistics_park
Massive Highway Raids Target Illegal Activities in Nagpur A coordinated police operation conducted along the highway linking Nagpur to key cities resulted in the seizure of 17 hotels and 11 lodges, with authorities dismantling suspected liquor and narcotics dens as part of an anti-sabotage initiative. The raids, carried out by a team from the Beltarodi police station, focused on identifying terror-linked activities and illegal operations, with senior inspector Mukund Kawade overseeing the clinical operation. The operation, which took place on the night of April 21-22, involved multiple strike squads comprising 30 officers, 100 personnel, and a riot-control commando platoon. These teams targeted criminal hubs, particularly those suspected of engaging in security threats or anti-national activities, while also conducting thorough checks at strategic points such as highways, dhabas (roadside eateries), and other vulnerable locations. The police emphasized their focus on monitoring movements along the Samruddhi expressway and addressing potential sabotage risks. During the operation, authorities verified the presence of 72 individuals classified as externed criminals or history-sheeters. Additionally, strict action was taken against establishments violating the Maharashtra Prohibition Act, with 20 cases registered under this law. Two cases were also filed under the anti-narcotics Act, while 64 actions were initiated against instances of obscene behavior in public spaces. Approximately 12 establishments were penalized for operating beyond permitted hours. The raids highlighted the police’s dual focus on combating illegal liquor trade and addressing security threats.#nagpur #mukund_kawade #samruddhi_expressway #beltarodi_police_station #maharashtra_prohibition_act
School Boy Designs Four-Chamber Fuel Tank with Fire-Fighting System, Wins UK Patent A 15-year-old schoolboy from Amravati, Avanish Bavaskar, has made headlines after designing a four-chamber fuel tank with an inbuilt fire-fighting system that automatically activates upon detecting fuel fumes. The invention, which earned him a UK patent, was inspired by a tragic incident on the Samruddhi Expressway in 2023, where a bus fire claimed 25 lives. The event left Avanish deeply affected, prompting him to focus on creating a safer fuel storage solution for vehicles. The fuel tank’s design features four inter-connected chambers that distribute fuel load evenly while ensuring a continuous flow. Avanish’s prototype incorporates three layers: the first made of common metal, the second composed of silica, and the third constructed from high-density polyethylene (HDPE). A sensor embedded in the system detects fuel fumes and triggers the fire-fighting mechanism, which suppresses the blaze within the tank and prevents catastrophic accidents. Avanish, who presented his invention at the Viksit Bharat Start-Up event in Nagpur, has already built a working prototype and demonstrated it to automobile engineers. Many of them have expressed confidence in its functionality, though he is now seeking funding to further develop the technology. “I have shown it to many automobile engineers, and they say this can work,” he said, reflecting the enthusiasm of a young innovator. The invention is currently in the advanced stages of consideration for an Indian patent, marking a significant milestone for Avanish. His project highlights the potential of youth-driven innovation in addressing real-world safety challenges.#nagpur #avanish_bavaskar #samruddhi_expressway #viksit_bharat_start_up #indian_patent
