Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Man Killed in Palghar After Scooter Accident, Protests Erupt
A 55-year-old man named Pratap Naik died in Palghar, India when his scooter hit a pothole, and he was then run over by a tanker.
This happened near the RTO around 11 am on Monday.
Local residents protested, blaming the poor road conditions for the tragedy.
The police have detained the tanker driver and are investigating the accident.
The incident highlights the ongoing issue of dangerous roads and potholes in the area, with residents expressing frustration over the lack of lasting solutions.
A man died in Palghar after his scooter hit a pothole.
The victim was run over by a tanker.
The accident occurred near the RTO in Virar.
Locals protested, blaming the poor road conditions.
Police detained the tanker driver and initiated an investigation.
- Who
- Pratap Naik, tanker driver, local residents
- What
- A man died after his scooter hit a pothole and was run over by a tanker
- When
- Monday, around 11 am
- Where
- Near RTO, Virar, Palghar, Maharashtra
- Why
- The accident was caused by a pothole on the road, leading to local protests.
- Victim
- Pratap Naik, 55
- Location
- Near RTO, Virar, Palghar
- Cause
- Scooter hit pothole, run over by tanker
- Date
- Monday
- Time
- Around 11 am
- Protest
- Locals disrupted traffic
- Investigation
- Police detained tanker driver
