Truck Rams Another Vehicle on Mumbai-Nashik Highway Near Padgha; Video Goes Viral

A harrowing crash between two trucks near Padgha Power House on Mumbai-Nashik Highway in Bhiwandi was captured on video by a passenger traveling in a car. The dramatic footage, which has since gone viral on social media, shows a speeding truck crashing into the rear of another container truck. The force of the impact was so great that the rear section of the container truck was severely damaged, while the truck that collided with it suffered extensive damage to its cabin.

The driver of the speeding truck was trapped inside and sustained serious injuries. Emergency responders and nearby motorists quickly arrived at the scene, successfully rescuing the driver and transporting him to a hospital in Kalyan for treatment. The crash also involved three motorcycles, whose riders suffered injuries while the motorcycles themselves sustained significant damage.

The video, recorded by the passenger in a nearby car, vividly illustrates the intensity of the collision and the considerable damage to both heavy vehicles. Police swiftly reached the accident site, controlling traffic and clearing the damaged vehicles from the heavily used Mumbai-Nashik Highway. This stretch of Padgha Highway has seen a number of accidents in the past, with frequent complaints from commuters about speeding and reckless driving by heavy vehicles.

The police are expected to investigate the circumstances leading up to the latest accident, while further details on the condition of the injured individuals and the exact cause of the crash are still pending. Residents and commuters in the area continue to voice concerns over the safety of the Padgha Highway.