Lonavala, August 7, 2023: The ‘Mumbai-Pune Expressway’ has been grappling with a distressing surge in accidents in recent days, and the situation escalated further today when a container overturned, bringing traffic to an abrupt standstill for vehicles headed towards Pune.
Just a few days ago, the expressway faced a challenge when a crack emerged, prompting quick debris clearance operations to take place on the following day. These efforts were aimed at addressing the obstruction caused by a previous landslide. Unfortunately, the region experienced yet another unfortunate incident today.
In the latest incident, an overturned container led to a complete halt in traffic during the evening hours. Fortunately, there were no reported casualties in connection with this accident. The incident unfolded as the driver seemingly lost control, causing the container to topple over on the expressway.
As a direct consequence of this incident, traffic has come to a standstill, significantly impacting the movement of vehicles en route to Pune. The highway police have promptly stepped in, working tirelessly to manage traffic and mitigate the resulting congestion.
Commuters and travelers are advised to exercise patience and adhere to the instructions of the authorities as the situation unfolds. The highway police are working diligently to clear the obstruction and restore normal traffic flow on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway.
