Pune: The Yashwantrao Chavan Memorial (YCM) Hospital in Pimpri witnessed heart-wrenching scenes as families of the victims of the Hinjewadi tempo traveler fire accident arrived for identification. The tragic incident, which claimed multiple lives, left families devastated as they struggled to come to terms with their loss.
Police had summoned the relatives for official identification of the deceased. However, the sight of charred remains proved too much to bear, and grief-stricken cries filled the hospital. Subhash Bhosale’s brother, upon seeing his burned face, broke down in uncontrollable sorrow, his cries leaving everyone around deeply moved.
Other families experienced similar distress, turning the hospital into a scene of overwhelming tragedy. The hospital administration handed over the bodies to the families late at night.
Among the deceased was Subhash Bhosale, a resident of Mahad, Raigad district, who had just celebrated his birthday on March 14 with his family after the Holi festival. Due to his son's ongoing exams, he had returned to Pune earlier than planned, intending to visit his hometown again afterward. However, fate had other plans, and his journey ended in tragedy.
Families Devastated, Struggling to Cope
The accident has shattered multiple families, leaving them struggling to come to terms with the sudden and irreparable loss.
Subhash Bhosale is survived by his wife, 11-year-old son Yash, and extended family.
Gurudas Lokre, who had been working as a helper for seven years, leaves behind his wife Swati, a 12-year-old son Shreyas, and a 10-year-old son Omkar.
Rajendra Chavan, who had been with the company for two years, is survived by his wife Sangeeta, a 12-year-old son Amol, and a 9-year-old son Amey.
His elderly parents, still living in their ancestral village, were dependent on him. His untimely death has plunged the family into financial distress.