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
Oil Companies Pushing Sale of Costlier Premium Petrol: Dealers Petroleum dealers in Nagpur have raised concerns about oil companies pressuring them to purchase more expensive premium petrol, sold under specific brand names, during stock replenishment. Dealers allege that they are reluctant to comply due to consumer preference for regular petrol, which has become more affordable amid recent price hikes. Premium petrol is priced Rs9 higher per litre compared to regular fuel. In Nagpur, regular petrol costs Rs108.07 per litre, while branded petrol is priced at Rs117.16 per litre. Dealers report that replenishment has slowed, with fresh stock arriving only when tanks are nearly empty, forcing them to negotiate with oil companies that continue to push the sale of premium fuel. The Consortium of Indian Petroleum Dealers (CIPD), a national body representing dealers, recently sent a letter to the director marketing and executive director (retail) of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL). The letter highlighted that dealers are being pressured to buy branded petrol despite consumer demand for cheaper regular fuel. CIPD emphasized that consumers have the right to choose their preferred product and that dealers cannot be coerced into prioritizing branded fuel. The letter also noted that oil companies’ assurances of no shortage contradict the situation on the ground, where dealers struggle to convince companies that consumers avoid premium petrol due to its high cost. A Nagpur dealer described the logistical challenges, stating that their pump, with a 20,000-kilolitre capacity, receives fresh supplies only when stock levels drop to 3,000 kilolitres.#bharat_petroleum_corporation_limited #washim_district #hindustan_petroleum_corporation_limited #petroleum_dealers #consortium_of_indian_petroleum_dealers
Moving car turns into a fireball in Akola; alert driver saves 4 lives Akola: A driver of a four-wheeler vehicle prevented a tragedy by pulling over and evacuating four passengers after his car caught fire on the Sindhi Camp flyover. The incident occurred as the group traveled from Risod in Washim district to Akola for medical reasons. The driver noticed an engine fault warning on the dashboard and immediately stopped the vehicle on the flyover, instructing all occupants to exit. Moments later, smoke began to rise from the front of the car, and the engine and tires ignited, turning the vehicle into a fireball within minutes. Firefighters arrived at the scene quickly and managed to control the blaze. By then, the car was completely destroyed. Police also arrived and temporarily closed traffic on both sides of the flyover to ensure safety. Preliminary investigations indicate the fire was caused by a technical malfunction in the vehicle. No injuries were reported in the incident. The driver’s quick action likely saved the lives of the four passengers. Authorities are now examining the vehicle’s mechanical issues to determine the exact cause of the fire. The incident highlights the importance of heeding dashboard warnings and prioritizing safety in emergencies.#police #akola #sindhi_camp_flyover #risod #washim_district
