Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) bus collided with a two-wheeler carrying three friends. The impact was so severe that all three youths died on the spot. The accident occurred in a busy area of Pune, underscoring the persistent dangers faced by two-wheeler riders in urban traffic.
Preliminary police investigations and eyewitness accounts suggest that the accident took place when the PMPML bus, operating on its regular route, either struck the two-wheeler from behind or was involved in a head-on collision. In similar recent incidents in Pune, such accidents have often been attributed to rash or negligent driving, sudden turns, or failure to observe traffic rules by either party.
Passersby and local residents rushed to the scene and alerted the police and emergency services. The victims were declared dead at the spot due to the intensity of the collision. The police have detained the bus driver and initiated a case of rash and negligent driving, pending further investigation.
Police authorities have assured a thorough investigation, including technical inspection of the bus and review of CCTV footage if available. PMPML officials have stated that they will cooperate fully with the inquiry and take corrective action if any lapses are found.
The accident has sparked outrage and sorrow among Pune residents, with many calling for improved road safety measures, better driver training, and stricter penalties for traffic violations. Families of the victims and local citizens have urged authorities to address the recurring issue of fatal road accidents involving public transport.