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Eicher Tempo Crashes Into Swift Dzire On Old Mumbai-Pune Highway

A speeding Eicher tempo crashed into a car, damaging it. The incident occurred on the Old Mumbai-Pune Highway.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
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City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Thu, 27 August 2026 at 03:20 pm
Eicher Tempo Crashes Into Swift Dzire On Old Mumbai-Pune Highway

A speeding Eicher tempo rammed into a Swift Dzire car from behind, damaging the vehicle, on the Old Mumbai-Pune Highway on Wednesday, August 26, around 1:30 pm.

The incident occurred while the car was travelling from Dehu Road to Talegaon Dabhade, approximately 500 metres away from Central Chowk.

Gaurav Sunil Shelke, a 23-year-old resident of Bebadohal, Maval taluka, Pune district, lodged a complaint at Dehu Road Police Station against Arun Ambadas Nanjire, a 30-year-old resident of Mahatma Gandhi Nagar, Rabale, Navi Mumbai.

According to the police, Shelke was driving his Swift Dzire when Nanjire drove the Eicher tempo at high speed and in a rash manner, crashing into the car.

The car was badly damaged in the accident. The Dehu Road Police are investigating the matter.

This incident highlights the importance of safe driving practices and the need for drivers to be cautious on the roads.

The Old Mumbai-Pune Highway is a busy route, and such accidents can have severe consequences.

The police are taking necessary actions to prevent such incidents in the future.

In a separate incident, a woman was severely injured after a speeding truck rammed into her two-wheeler stopped at a traffic signal near the Mahalunge arch on the Chakan-Talegaon Road on Tuesday, August 25.

The victim woman lodged a complaint at Uttar Mahalunge MIDC Police Station, and a case has been registered against the truck driver.

The woman suffered a severe injury to the calf of her right leg and received 15 stitches during medical treatment.

The driver fled after the accident, and the Uttar Mahalunge MIDC Police are investigating the case.

These incidents emphasize the need for road safety awareness and responsible driving practices.

The authorities are taking steps to prevent such accidents and ensure the safety of commuters on the roads.

The investigation into both incidents is ongoing, and the police are working to prevent such accidents in the future.

The importance of road safety cannot be overstated, and it is crucial for drivers to be aware of their surroundings and drive responsibly.

The consequences of reckless driving can be severe, and it is essential to take necessary precautions to avoid such incidents.

The police and authorities are working together to create awareness about road safety and prevent accidents on the roads.

Frequently asked questions

What happened on the Old Mumbai-Pune Highway on Wednesday, August 26?

A speeding Eicher tempo crashed into a Swift Dzire car from behind, damaging the vehicle.

Who lodged a complaint against the driver of the Eicher tempo?

Gaurav Sunil Shelke, a 23-year-old resident of Bebadohal, Maval taluka, Pune district.

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