Autorickshaw Driver Dies After Accident Caused by Potholes in Pen, Maharashtra
Poor road conditions kill auto driver in Pen
Hindustan Times
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Eknath Kisan Kinjawade, a 53-year-old autorickshaw driver from Kamarli, died after his vehicle fell into the Bhogavati river in Pen, Maharashtra, while trying to avoid a pothole. Poor road conditions and lack of safety barriers have led to public outrage and a police investigation into the incident.
- 01Eknath Kisan Kinjawade died after his autorickshaw fell into the Bhogavati river.
- 02The accident occurred while trying to avoid a pothole near Ganpatiwadi village.
- 03Kinjawade was transporting goods for his son's engagement at the time.
- 04His co-passenger sustained serious injuries and is receiving treatment.
- 05Local residents are demanding better road maintenance and safety measures.
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In a tragic incident in Pen, Maharashtra, Eknath Kisan Kinjawade, a 53-year-old autorickshaw driver, lost his life after his vehicle plunged into the Bhogavati river while attempting to dodge a pothole. The accident occurred near the Hanuman temple in Ganpatiwadi village on Wednesday afternoon. Kinjawade was transporting goods for his son's engagement, scheduled for the following day, and had a co-passenger, Bhushan Patil, who suffered serious injuries and is currently hospitalized. According to police reports, the driver may have been startled by a speeding motorcycle, leading to the loss of control. The absence of protective crash barriers at the accident site has raised concerns among locals, who are blaming authorities for neglecting road safety. A case has been registered against the unidentified motorcyclist for rash and negligent driving, as well as causing death under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Motor Vehicles Act.
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The incident highlights the urgent need for road repairs and safety measures in Pen, which could prevent future accidents and save lives.
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