Two Perish in Horrific Truck Crash on Nagpur-Mumbai National Highway Near Akola
A devastating road accident on the busy Nagpur-Mumbai National Highway resulted in the immediate deaths of two individuals late on Friday night. The tragic incident occurred in the Kurum Shivar area, sending shockwaves through the local community and highlighting ongoing concerns about highway safety.
Details of the Catastrophic Collision
According to official police reports, the accident involved a heavily loaded Eicher truck that was transporting a consignment of iron pipes. The vehicle was traveling from Nagpur towards Sambhajinagar when the driver apparently lost control while navigating through the Kurum Shivar section of the highway.
The sequence of events took a deadly turn when the truck first crossed the central road divider, then careened into the opposite carriageway, before finally plunging into a deep ravine located adjacent to a bridge structure. The violent impact caused the massive iron pipes being carried as cargo to shift violently forward.
Fatal Consequences of Cargo Shift
The sliding iron pipes proved catastrophic, as they smashed directly into the truck's cabin with tremendous force. This resulted in the complete crushing of the vehicle's occupants, leaving them with no chance of survival despite the prompt arrival of emergency responders.
Local authorities from the Manna police station quickly mobilized to the accident site upon receiving notification of the crash. Officers conducted a thorough spot panchnama (scene investigation) as part of their standard accident investigation protocol.
Victims Identified as Driver and Cleaner
The deceased have been formally identified as:
- Anisuddin Kazi - The truck driver
- Mohd Rehan Mohd Najim - The vehicle cleaner
Both victims were residents of Johar Nagar in Buldhana district. Police confirmed that both men succumbed to their injuries at the accident scene itself, with no opportunity for medical intervention given the severity of the collision.
Investigation and Aftermath
Following the initial investigation at the crash site, the bodies of both victims were transported for post-mortem examination to determine the exact causes of death. The accident has raised serious questions about:
- Driver fatigue management on long-haul routes
- Cargo securing protocols for heavy materials
- Road safety measures along hazardous highway sections
The Nagpur-Mumbai National Highway serves as a critical transportation artery for both passenger and commercial vehicles. This latest tragedy underscores the persistent dangers faced by commercial drivers and their assistants who spend long hours on India's road networks.
