A tragic road accident on Tuesday morning claimed the lives of three members of a family from Nagpur, including a three-year-old girl, on the Warud-Morshi national highway near Khadka Phata.
Victims Identified
The deceased have been identified as Samadhan Nande (62), his daughter-in-law Kiran (28), and granddaughter Diya (3). Gopal (34), son of Samadhan and father of Diya, sustained serious injuries and is currently undergoing treatment. All family members resided in Vinayak Colony, Kamptee Khairi near Nagpur.
Accident Details
According to preliminary police reports, the family was traveling in a car from Nagpur to attend a wedding at Alsud Phata in Akola district. Around 8 am, while crossing the Amravati-Pandhurna National Highway stretch, a sudden tyre burst caused the driver to lose control. The vehicle veered off the road and collided with a roadside tree with tremendous force.
Samadhan died on the spot due to the impact. Kiran and Diya succumbed to their injuries while being rushed to the Rural Hospital in Warud. Gopal, who was driving, suffered multiple fractures and is reported to be in critical condition.
Rescue and Investigation
Local residents and Khadka sarpanch Rahul Phule immediately rushed to the spot and coordinated relief efforts. Ambulance driver Praful Jichkar and health worker Abhishek Jadhav promptly shifted the injured and deceased to the hospital.
Benoda (Shaheed) police station of Amravati rural has registered a case and initiated further investigation. Head constable Nilesh Dafde and police constable Jayshri Chavan are investigating the sequence of events, including the condition of the vehicle and road factors.
Community in Shock
Relatives and friends have gathered at the Nande family residence as news of the accident spread, with many expressing shock over the loss of a young mother and her child. The incident has once again raised concerns about road safety on national highways.
