Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Traffic Cop Killed by Crane in Navi Mumbai
A traffic cop in Navi Mumbai was killed when a crane hit him.
The officer, who was directing traffic, was struck by the crane's hook.
He fell down and was run over by the vehicle's wheels.
Colleagues rushed him to the hospital, but he did not survive.
The police are investigating the accident, including testing a blood sample.
The accident took place near Mahape bridge.
A traffic police constable died after being hit by a crane vehicle.
The incident occurred in the Mhape area of Navi Mumbai.
The constable was on duty managing traffic near Mahape bridge.
The crane's hook hit the constable, who fell under the wheels.
The constable was declared dead at Vashi civic hospital.
- Who
- Ganesh Patil, a 41-year-old traffic police constable, was the victim. The crane operator was involved.
- What
- A traffic police constable died after being hit by a crane.
- When
- Thursday afternoon, around 12:30 PM.
- Where
- Mhape area of Navi Mumbai, near Mahape bridge.
- Why
- The crane was allegedly driven rashly, causing the accident.
- Victim
- Ganesh Patil
- Age
- 41 years old
- Location
- Mhape, Navi Mumbai
- Cause
- Hit by a crane vehicle
- Hospital
- Vashi civic hospital
- Vehicle
- Hydra crane