Jalna Horror: Truck Plummets Off Flyover Onto Roadside Dhaba, 2 Dead
A speeding container truck crashed through a flyover railing in Jalna, landing on a roadside dhaba and killing two people.
A terrifying accident unfolded in Maharashtra's Jalna when a speeding container truck broke through the railing of a flyover and crashed directly onto a roadside eatery below. The violent plunge resulted in the deaths of two individuals, believed to be the crew of the vehicle.
The Midnight Crash
The incident occurred on the flyover that connects the Nutan Vasahat area to Shani Mandir. According to official reports, the container truck was traveling from Ambad Chaufuli toward Nutan Vasahat when it lost control, breached the safety railing, and fell from the height of the bridge.
The vehicle landed with massive force on Ekta Dhaba, a roadside eatery situated beneath the flyover. The impact left the truck severely damaged and strewn across the site.
Rescue Operation and Fatalities
Police responded swiftly to the scene. Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Anant Kulkarni stated that PSI Shewale, who was on patrol at the time, reached the spot immediately to lead the rescue efforts.
Rescue teams managed to pull two people from the wreckage. While the victims were conscious and alive during the initial rescue operation, they later succumbed to their severe injuries after being rushed to the hospital.
"A container truck met with an accident... while crossing, it fell off the bridge, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. At the time of rescue, the injured persons were still conscious/alive, but they succumbed to their injuries after being brought to the hospital," SDPO Anant Kulkarni explained.
Narrow Escape for Others
A larger tragedy was narrowly avoided as the eatery was closed at the time of the crash. Police noted that most establishments in the area shut down by 11:00 PM, and patrol teams had already confirmed the closure of the shops, meaning no customers or staff were inside the dhaba when the truck plummeted through the roof.
Investigation into Identities
Authorities suspect the deceased were the driver and the cleaner of the container truck, though their official identities are yet to be confirmed.
Investigations revealed that the vehicle is registered in Haryana. Police have attempted to contact the owner, who is based in Hisar. While they managed to establish contact once, the owner has since become unreachable. Officials expect to confirm the full details and names of the victims by the following morning.