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Tragic Accident: Car Plunge Claims Nine Lives in Nashik
Police said the family was returning from a coaching class event when the driver lost control and the rescue effort recovered no survivors.
- On Friday night, nine people died when their Maruti XL6 car plunged into an unprotected well in Dindori, Maharashtra, while returning from a social gathering in Shivaji Nagar.
- The 20 ft-diameter well lacked a protective wall and sat at the end of a concrete road, likely blinding the driver in darkness and prompting immediate safety investigations.
- Police Inspector Pradeep Shinde confirmed the victims were members of the Dargude family, including six children, while rescue teams recovered the vehicle within 70 minutes of being alerted.
- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced Rs 5 lakh in financial assistance for deceased families, while Dindori Municipal Council and local police launched multiple investigations into road construction and safety protocols.
- This incident marks the second fatal accident in Dindori involving a vehicle falling into a water body, following prior resident demands for improved lighting and road maintenance on the stretch.
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A tragic accident occurred in the Shivaji Nagar area of Dindori taluka in Nashik. A car fell into a well, killing nine people. All the deceased were members of the same family. The car and the bodies were recovered using a crane.
Tragic Accident: Car Plunge Claims Nine Lives in Nashik
Nine family members tragically perished when their car plunged into a well in Nashik's Shivaji area. The vehicle lost control after an event, leading to the fatal accident. Authorities have started an investigation into the incident to uncover more details.
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