Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Pune IT Employees Aid 14-Year-Old Accident Victim
A 14-year-old boy who sells balloons was hit by a truck in Pune's Hinjawadi IT Park.
The truck was not supposed to be on the road at that time.
The boy was badly hurt, especially his leg.
He was first taken to a hospital called Astha Hospital, but they didn't admit him.
Then, he was taken to another hospital, Symbiosis Hospital, but they didn't have a special bed or doctor he needed.
Finally, he was taken to Sancheti Hospital, but there was a delay in his treatment because they didn't have enough money.
Some IT employees from a group called FITE helped the boy and made sure he got the treatment he needed.
The truck driver was caught by the police for driving carelessly.
The police are still investigating what happened.
A 14-year-old balloon seller was struck by a truck in Hinjawadi IT Park, Pune, on Sunday morning.
The boy was initially taken to Astha Hospital but was not admitted, then to Symbiosis Hospital but was referred due to lack of ICU bed and vascular surgeon.
FITE members intervened to ensure the boy received timely treatment at Sancheti Hospital after initial delays due to lack of funds.
The truck driver was detained by the police for reckless driving, and an investigation is ongoing.
PMRDA Commissioner coordinated with Sancheti Hospital to expedite the boy's treatment without further delay.
- Who
- A 14-year-old balloon seller and Pune IT employees (FITE members)
- What
- A road accident and subsequent delay in emergency treatment
- When
- Sunday morning at 10:00 AM
- Where
- Rajiv Gandhi IT Park, Hinjawadi, Pune
- Why
- The truck was operating within banned hours for heavy vehicles
- Victim's Age
- 14 years old
- Victim's Occupation
- Balloon seller
- Accident Location
- Rajiv Gandhi IT Park, Hinjawadi
- Accident Time
- 10:00 AM on Sunday
- Hospitals Visited
- Astha Hospital, Symbiosis Hospital, Sancheti Hospital
- Driver's Action
- Detained for reckless driving
- Organizations Involved
- Forum of IT Employees (FITE), Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA), Hinjawadi Police Station