Pune: An accident involving Jayashree Munde, wife of Maharashtra Minister Dhananjay Munde, occurred at around 4:30 AM today on the Pune-Solapur highway near Sortapwadi.
The collision took place between her car and a travel bus. Despite the severity of the impact, Jayashree Munde escaped with minor injuries, and her condition is reported as stable.
The accident happened at Sortapwadi, where the car and the travel bus collided head-on. The incident disrupted traffic flow on the highway for a short period during the early morning hours.
Eyewitnesses reported that the collision was intense due to the high speeds at which both vehicles were traveling.
Emergency services and local police arrived promptly at the scene to manage the situation and provide assistance. Jayashree Munde was taken to a nearby hospital, where she was given immediate medical treatment.
Doctors have confirmed her stable condition, and she is likely to be discharged soon.
Investigation
The exact cause of the accident is yet to be determined. Initial reports suggest that both vehicles were traveling at high speed, despite the low traffic volume at the time.
Police have recorded the incident and are conducting further investigation. In light of the accident, local authorities emphasized the need for improved traffic management strategies on the highway.
The Pune-Solapur highway is known for its heavy traffic, and accidents are becoming increasingly frequent on this route. This latest incident has sparked renewed calls for enhanced safety measures and better traffic management to prevent such accidents in the future.
