A tragic road accident occurred early Sunday morning when a bus carrying pilgrims from Madhya Pradesh overturned at Torangan-Kharpadi Ghat in Nashik district, resulting in one death and 23 injuries. The incident took place around 1 a.m. as the bus (MP 17Z 4437) was traveling from Trimbakeshwar to Dwarka after the devotees visited the Jyotirlinga temple. The driver lost control of the vehicle on a steep turn, causing it to roll over twice before coming to a stop on its side.
The crash claimed the life of 62-year-old Sukhibai Singh Rathod, while 23 others sustained injuries. There were 45 passengers on board, all from Shahaul district in Madhya Pradesh. Rescue efforts were delayed due to the remote location, leaving passengers trapped and calling for help for nearly 30 minutes.
Local villagers and police officers Chetan Lokhande, Mohit More, and Devdutt Gadar arrived at the scene to assist in the rescue. The injured were swiftly transported to Harsul Rural Hospital for treatment.