Maharashtra News: 3 Killed As Truck Runs Over People Sleeping On Footpath In Pune
Date
12/22/2024 10:14:14 PM
(MENAFN- Live Mint) Maharashtra News: Three persons killed as truck runs over people sleeping on footpath in Maharashtra's Pune, informed Police. According to reports, a drunk driver rammed the truck onto a footpath, tragically killing three and injuring six.
Two children and a man were killed after the truck ran over people sleeping on a footpath in Maharashtra's Pune city in the wee hours of Monday, Police said.
The incident took place at around 12.30 am on the footpath in Wagholi area where several persons were sleeping, they said.
The truck driver was detained after the incident, the police said.
"There were many people sleeping on the footpath near Kesnand Phata area, most of them labourers. They were run over by a truck, leading to the death of three persons," a senior police official said.
"We have detained the driver. We are checking if he was under the influence of alcohol. Further investigation is on," the official said.
The deceased have been identified as Vaibhavi Pawar (1), Vaibhav Pawar (2) and Vishal Pawar (22), the police said.
Six other persons were admitted to the Sassoon General Hospital, they added.
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