Mumbai: At least eight persons were killed and 15 others injured when a speeding mini truck fell into a gorge in Maharashtra’s Nandurbar district on Saturday, police said.
The incident occurred around 10.30 am in the Chandsaili ghat section within the jurisdiction of Taloda police station.
A mini truck with about 40 persons on board was returning from a pilgrimage site when its driver lost control of the vehicle, an official said.
According to officials, the vehicle, reportedly carrying around 40 peoplewas returning from a pilgrimage site when the driver lost control, causing the truck to plunge approximately 200 feet into the gorge.
“Eight passengers died on the spot, while 15 others were injured. The condition of some of the injured is said to be critical,” a police official said.
The injured, including the driver, are undergoing treatment at the sub-district hospital and Civil Hospital in Nandurbar.
A case has been registered against the driver, Vilas Desle, on charges of rash and negligent driving. Further investigation into the incident is underway.
