The victim of death in the sixth pit of Thane district had gone to take Bappa home. Thane News – Times of India

KALYAN: In yet another pothole-related death – the sixth in recent days in Thane district – a 65-year-old pillion rider was crushed under the rear wheels of a scooter when his daughter riding the scooter hit a pothole at Bhiwandi Went. – Wada Road. both were going to order one ganpati idol Saturday morning for Ganeshotsav.
the victim Ashok KabaddiRetired from private company, daughter died on the spot AditiThe 25-year-old, a teacher by profession, also suffered multiple injuries and is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital. Ashok is survived by his wife, daughter and son Anil.
In her complaint to the police, Aditi said that she was riding a scooter and her father was riding backwards when potholes on the Nadi Naka bridge on the Bhiwandi-Vada road caused her to apply the brakes but did not control the vehicle. Could do Meanwhile, a truck coming from behind hit their scooty, after which both of them fell from the vehicle.
Aditi told TOI, “After the truck hit my scooter, I fell on the right side, while my father fell on the left. He died after the truck came under the rear wheels.”
The locals who witnessed the accident immediately rushed to help and caught the truck driver Dinkar Pakele (50), who was later arrested by the Nizampura police for negligent driving and causing death by negligence under IPC sections.
Aditi said, “I lost my father because of potholes. I request the state government and other civic agencies to fill potholes on all roads including Bhiwandi-Vada road to avoid such fatal accidents in future.” The deceased’s son Anil told TOI, “I used to read reports of people dying due to potholes but can’t believe it happened to my own father. I hope the state government wakes up now and takes serious note of these accidents.” and fill the pits.”
Last month, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde had taken cognizance of pothole-related deaths and directed various government and civic bodies in Thane district to take up road repair work immediately to avoid any fatalities. Despite the orders of the CM, repair work has not yet started in many areas including the Bhiwandi-Vada road.