Woman killed in Nashik-Mumbai Highway crash; Deputy CM Eknath Shinde intervenes

A fatal road accident occurred on the Nashik-Mumbai Highway near R.C. Patel Bridge in Bhiwandi on Thursday morning. A motorcycle collided with a truck, throwing the pillion rider onto the road where she was run over by the truck's wheels, resulting in her instant death. The motorcycle rider sustained injuries and was shifted to a hospital.

Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who was travelling in the area, stopped at the accident site after noticing the incident. He instructed officials to arrange an ambulance and ensure immediate medical attention for the injured rider, facilitating his prompt transfer to Sub-District Hospital in Bhiwandi.

Local police reached the scene and launched a rescue operation. Traffic on the highway was briefly affected during the investigation. Police have registered a case and are investigating the exact cause of the collision. The identity of the deceased woman had not been officially disclosed at the time of reporting.