Tragic Accident Claims Nine Lives in Nashik, Maharashtra
Nashik tragedy: Nine dead, including six children, after car plunges into well
The Indian Express
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A tragic accident in Nashik district, Maharashtra, resulted in the deaths of nine family members, including six children, when their car fell into a well. The incident occurred in Dindori town while the family was returning home after a function.
- 01Nine members of the Dargude family lost their lives in the accident.
- 02The victims included six children aged between 7 and 14 years.
- 03The accident took place in Shivaji Nagar, Dindori town, around 10 PM.
- 04Emergency services took several hours to retrieve the car and victims.
- 05An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the accident.
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In a heartbreaking incident in Nashik district, Maharashtra, nine members of the Dargude family tragically lost their lives when their car plunged into a well. The accident occurred around 10 PM on Friday in the Shivaji Nagar area of Dindori town, as the family was returning home after attending a local function. The deceased include Sunil Dattu Dargude (32), his wife Reshma, and six children, comprising five girls aged between 7 and 14 years and an 11-year-old boy. Local police and emergency services responded promptly, using cranes and swimmers to recover the vehicle and its occupants around midnight. The bodies were taken to a government hospital in Dindori, and authorities have initiated an investigation to uncover the circumstances surrounding the accident.
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This tragic event has deeply affected the local community, highlighting the need for improved safety measures around wells and roadways.
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