Pune: Pune’s Pirangut area witnessed a heart-breaking incident today as a speeding brick-carrying tempo collided with six vehicles, leaving a trail of destruction along the Pune Kolad Highway in Pirangut Ghat. The calamitous event unfolded on Sunday, November 19, around 1 p.m., shaking the tranquilly of the locale.
According to preliminary reports, the chaotic scene unfolded when the tempo driver lost control while navigating a steep incline. The out-of-control vehicle careened into five bikes and a car parked alongside the road, resulting in extensive damage. Seven individuals were reported injured in the accident and were promptly rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
CCTV footage of the incident captured the intense moment as the brick-laden tempo hurtled down Pirangut Ghat. A man, seen in the video, narrowly escaped disaster by swiftly abandoning his scooter just in time. The tempo mercilessly collided with five bikes and a car, leaving a chaotic scene of wreckage in its wake. Astonishingly, the driver of the tempo fled the scene after the accident, leaving the tempo behind.
In response to the incident, the local police have registered a complaint against the tempo driver at the Paund police station. The authorities are actively investigating the circumstances leading to the accident, with a focus on locating and apprehending the absconded driver.
The CCTV footage vividly portrays the dramatic moment when the tempo crashed into the parked vehicles. A man, acting swiftly, narrowly avoided being caught in the chaos as he abandoned his scooter just in the nick of time. The collision was so forceful that even a car in the process of crossing the road bore the brunt of the impact.
