Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Teenager Dies in Pothole Accident, Sparks Protests in Bhiwandi
A 17-year-old named Yash More died after a motorcycle accident caused by a pothole.
The accident happened on Bhiwandi-Wada Road around 4:30 AM.
Yash was riding on the back of a motorcycle with a friend when the bike hit a pothole and they fell.
Although the rider was initially blamed, villagers protested, wanting those responsible for the road to be held accountable.
A 17-year-old boy, Yash More, died after a motorcycle accident caused by a pothole on Bhiwandi-Wada Road.
The accident occurred around 4:30 AM on July 20, when the motorcycle skidded on a pothole-ridden road.
Yash was riding pillion, and was initially taken to a local hospital before being transferred to a private hospital in Thane, where he died.
An initial FIR was filed against the motorcycle rider, Balaji Ghutke.
Villagers protested and blocked the highway, demanding an FIR against PWD officials and the road contractor.
- Who
- Yash More (deceased), Balaji Ghutke (motorcycle rider), PWD officials, road contractor, and protesting villagers.
- What
- A 17-year-old died in a motorcycle accident caused by a pothole, leading to protests.
- When
- The accident occurred around 4:30 AM on July 20; the protest was around 4:30 PM the same day.
- Where
- Bhiwandi-Wada Road, Thane.
- Why
- The accident was caused by a pothole on the road. Villagers protested to demand action against PWD officials and the road contractor.
Villagers
PWD/Contractor
Accountability
Villagers
Demanding action against PWD officials and the road contractor responsible for the pothole-ridden road.
PWD/Contractor
Not explicitly mentioned in the provided articles.
- Deceased
- Yash More, 17
- Accident Location
- Bhiwandi-Wada Road
- Accident Time
- 4:30 AM, July 20
- Cause of Accident
- Pothole
- Protest
- Highway blocked for about an hour
- Initial FIR
- Against motorcycle rider, Balaji Ghutke