A devastating incident unfolded on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway on Saturday evening when a goods-laden truck veered off the road and crashed into a roadside food canteen. The accident, which took place near Khopoli in the Raigad district of Maharashtra, claimed the life of a 19-year-old man and caused significant damage to several vehicles.Horrific crashThe tragic event occurred around 5 PM when the truck, traveling from Pune towards Mumbai, lost control. Witnesses described how the truck veered off its path and crashed into multiple vehicles before tragically running over Indradev Paswan, a young man who was working at the food canteen. సీసీటీవీ ఫుటేజ్.. దారుణంముంబై - పూణె ఎక్స్‌ప్రెస్‌ వేలో నిన్న సాయంత్రం 5 గంటల సమయంలో రోడ్డు పక్కన ఉన్న ఒక ఫుడ్ క్యాంటీన్ లోకి దూసుకెళ్లిన ట్రక్.ట్రక్ కింద పడి ప్రాణాలు కోల్పోయిన బీహార్‌కు చెందిన ఇంద్రదేవ్ పాశ్వాన్ అనే వ్యక్తి. pic.twitter.com/YNI3YjrD5i— Telugu Scribe (@TeluguScribe) December 8, 2024Disturbing CCTV footage of the incident has emerged, showing the moment the truck hit Paswan before crashing into the food court. The impact left the canteen severely damaged, and multiple vehicles in the vicinity were also affected by the collision.Driver injured, investigation underwayReports indicate that the truck driver sustained injuries in the crash and is currently receiving medical treatment at Khopoli Municipality Hospital. Police have launched an investigation into the accident but have yet to make any arrests. Authorities are analysing CCTV footage and other evidence to understand the cause of the crash.Shocking lossPaswan, a resident of Bihar, had been working at the food canteen in Khopoli. His untimely death has shocked both his family and colleagues, who are still coming to terms with the tragedy. The incident has raised serious concerns about road safety and the dangers faced by roadside workers.
