**Tragic Accident on Mumbai–Ahmedabad Highway Claims One Life, Injures Six**
Palghar: A devastating accident occurred on Wednesday evening when a car carrying pilgrims from Vadodara to Mumbai’s famous Lalbaugcha Raja collided with a stationary truck on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Highway. The mishap resulted in the death of one devotee and left six others injured.
According to police reports, the group of seven devotees from Vaghodia village in Vadodara district was traveling in a car (GJ 06 PR 3019) en route to Mumbai for Ganesh darshan. Around 7:30 p.m., near the Fountain Hotel area under Naigaon jurisdiction, their vehicle crashed into a truck (MH 03 CV 6268) that was parked along the highway.
The deceased has been identified as Ketulbhai Hiteshbhai Patel, aged 32. The injured passengers include Chirag Rajubhai Patel (39), Nirali Narendra Sharma (27), Damini Bharat Prajapati, Jaivini Ashok Rana (25), Megha Mangeshkumar Shalekar (28), and Antima Sharma (24). All six are currently receiving medical treatment at a private hospital in Mira Road.
Police have revealed that the truck driver, Suryabali Tiwari, had parked the vehicle without activating hazard lights, indicators, or reflectors. This negligence made it difficult for the approaching car driver to spot the stationary truck in the dark.
A case of negligence has been registered against the truck driver under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Authorities have urged drivers to exercise caution and ensure proper safety measures to prevent similar tragedies on highways.
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