Nine killed in horrific Thane road accident, probe underway

A routine Monday morning turned into a scene of devastation in Maharashtra’s Thane district , where a fatal road accident claimed nine lives and left three others battling for survival. The incident unfolded around 11:30 am on the Raita bridge near Govili village in Murbad , shaking the quiet rural stretch with sudden chaos and grief.

According to district rural police, a van carrying passengers collided head-on with a cement mixer coming from the opposite direction. The impact was so severe that several occupants died on the spot , while others sustained critical injuries .

Eyewitness accounts suggest the collision happened in a matter of seconds, leaving little time to react. The narrow bridge stretch and movement of heavy vehicles are suspected factors, though the exact cause is under investigation .

Emergency teams, including police, rescue personnel, and medical units , rushed to the spot immediately. The injured were shifted to nearby hospitals, where they remain in critical condition .

Authorities have launched a detailed probe into the incident. Officials said more details will emerge as the investigation progresses.

The tragedy has once again highlighted growing concerns over road safety on rural bridges and highways , where heavy traffic movement continues to pose serious risks.