PMPML Bus Crashes into Shop in Pune, No Injuries Reported
PMPML bus loses control, hits shop
Hindustan Times
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A Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) bus lost control and crashed into a wedding card shop in the Appa Balwant Chowk area of Pune, India, on Tuesday afternoon. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but the incident caused damage to the shop and temporary traffic congestion.
- 01A PMPML bus lost control and crashed into a shop in Pune.
- 02The incident occurred around 3:45 PM on Bajirao Road.
- 03No injuries were reported, but the shop sustained damage.
- 04The bus driver has been accused of rash and negligent driving.
- 05Traffic congestion occurred temporarily due to the accident.
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On Tuesday afternoon, a Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) bus lost control and crashed into a wedding card shop located in the busy Appa Balwant Chowk area on Bajirao Road, Pune, India. The incident took place around 3:45 PM, causing panic among workers and passersby. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but the shop sustained damage, including a broken glass door and damaged furniture. The bus, operating on Route 57 from Wadgaon Budruk to Pune Railway Station, was carrying approximately 15 passengers. According to Nagesh Gaikway, a PMPML spokesperson, the driver attempted to apply the brakes near Prabhat Theatre, but they allegedly failed, leading to the crash. Inspector Arun Ghodke of Vishrambaug Police Station noted that the driver was briefly distracted while following a tanker and swerved to avoid a collision, resulting in the crash. The police have registered a case of rash and negligent driving against the driver, who has also been sent for a medical examination.
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The crash caused damage to a local business, leading to financial loss for the shop owner and temporary traffic disruptions in a busy area.
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