In a heart-stopping incident on the route from Pune to Mahad, near Umbarde village, a car took a terrifying plunge into a 90-foot deep gorge in the Varandha Ghat. However, the incredible twist in the tale is that no lives were lost, as there were no occupants inside the vehicle when the incident occurred.
The sequence of events unfolded as the car was en route from Pune to Mahad via the Varandha Ghat. The driver detected smoke emanating from the car’s engine, prompting an immediate halt in the ghat area. Safely, all passengers disembarked from the vehicle. Despite this precaution, the parked car, positioned on a slope, started a treacherous descent into the gorge, ultimately plunging 90 feet.
Local authorities at Bhore Police Station have yet to receive an official complaint regarding the incident, leaving many questions unanswered. This incident has heightened concerns among travelers who traverse the Varandha Ghat road regularly. Many are now questioning the absence of protective barriers at critical points along the road, given the history of accidents on this stretch. Despite numerous instances of vehicles precariously hanging over cliffs, authorities have yet to implement concrete measures, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction among commuters.
