Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Truck Driver Dies in Mumbai-Pune Expressway Crash
A 25-year-old truck driver died after his truck crashed off the Mumbai-Pune Expressway near Tembhode.
The truck, carrying jowar, hit a barrier and fell from a bridge around 6 a.m.
The driver, Amjad Ali Abbas Ali Makandar, died instantly.
His cleaner, Mira Patel Chand Patel, was seriously injured.
Police suspect reckless driving.
This is the fourth such incident in nine months on this expressway.
Police have registered a case against the deceased driver.
A truck driver died after crashing on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway.
The crash occurred near Tembhode village early Tuesday morning.
The driver was 25-year-old Amjad Ali Abbas Ali Makandar.
The cleaner, Mira Patel Chand Patel, was seriously injured.
Police registered a case against the driver under multiple acts.
- Who
- Amjad Ali Abbas Ali Makandar and Mira Patel Chand Patel
- What
- A truck crash resulting in one death and one injury.
- When
- Early Tuesday morning, around 6 a.m.
- Where
- Mumbai–Pune Expressway near Tembhode village.
- Why
- The driver allegedly lost control due to reckless driving.
- Victim
- Amjad Ali Abbas Ali Makandar (25)
- Injured
- Mira Patel Chand Patel (45)
- Location
- Mumbai–Pune Expressway near Tembhode
- Incident
- Truck crashed off a bridge
- Cause
- Alleged reckless driving
- Cargo
- Jowar (bound for Mumbai)
- Police Action
- Case registered posthumously
