Pune, 18 February 2026: A tragic accident took place in Mulshi taluka of Pune district during the ongoing Ring Road construction work, resulting in the death of two women after a dumper truck overturned onto a house.
The incident occurred while embankment work for the road was in progress. According to preliminary information, the driver of the dumper reportedly lost control of the vehicle, which then veered off and fell directly onto a nearby residential house.
The impact caused severe damage to the structure and trapped the occupants inside.
Two women who were present inside the house died in the accident. The incident triggered panic in the area, and local residents immediately rushed to help before emergency teams arrived.
Police, fire brigade personnel and administrative officials reached the spot and carried out rescue operations to remove those trapped under the debris. The bodies were later recovered from the rubble.
Initial reports suggest that possible violations of safety norms at the construction site and negligent movement of heavy vehicles may have contributed to the accident. However, authorities have begun an official inquiry to determine the exact cause.
