Maharashtra: 5 Killed As Car Crashes Into MSRTC Bus While Trying To Evade Pothole; Locals Protest Poor Road Conditions | VIDEO

A tragic accident occurred on Sunday near Shindewadi Phata in Beed district, Maharashtra, when a car crashed head-on into an MSRTC bus, resulting in at least five fatalities and one critical injury. The collision took place on the Khamgaon-Pandharpur National Highway around 11 am, as the car's occupants were en route to Tuljapur, near Dharashiv district, to visit the Tulja Bhavani temple.

The car, driven by residents of Majalgaon, lost control while attempting to avoid potholes on the bridge, causing the devastating head-on crash.

Among the victims, Omkar Mahadev Giri (24), Gajanan Mahadev Namdas (38), and his son Samarth (11) were identified as deceased. Somnath Bade (23) and Anil Acharya (40) also lost their lives in the collision. The MSRTC bus sustained severe front-end damage, while the car was left completely wrecked following the accident.

Locals took to the streets in protest, expressing their outrage over the poor road conditions that they believe contributed to the tragic accident. They accused the authorities of inadequate maintenance and unsafe road surfaces, which turned the stretch into a hazardous area. The protesters blocked the road, causing traffic to come to a standstill for several hours. Eventually, senior police and district officials arrived at the scene, soothing the protesters' anger and restoring traffic on the highway.