Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Traffic Constable Killed in Navi Mumbai Crane Incident
A traffic police officer in Navi Mumbai was killed when a crane hit him while he was working to manage traffic.
The accident happened on Thursday afternoon.
The police are investigating the exact details using CCTV footage.
In a separate incident, another police officer was killed by a speeding truck on the Old Pune-Mumbai Highway.
The truck driver and his assistant were arrested and are facing murder charges.
The police are also working to provide support to the families of the officers.
A traffic constable died after being struck by a hydra crane in Mahape, Navi Mumbai.
The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon while the constable was managing traffic.
The constable, Ganesh Patil, was assigned to the Mahape traffic unit.
The crane's hook block reportedly hit Patil, causing him to fall under the wheel.
Another head constable was killed by a speeding truck on the Old Pune-Mumbai Highway.
- Who
- Traffic constable Ganesh Patil.
- What
- A traffic constable died after being struck by a hydra crane.
- When
- The incident happened on Thursday afternoon.
- Where
- Mahape circle in Navi Mumbai.
- Why
- The reason is under investigation.
- Victim
- Ganesh Patil
- Location
- Mahape circle, Navi Mumbai
- Date
- July 24
- Cause
- Struck by a hydra crane
- Another Incident Location
- Old Pune-Mumbai Highway near Vadgaon Phata