Steel Pipes Fall on Vehicles in Major Accident on Mumbai-Pune Expressway
A severe accident on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway near Khopoli Ghat resulted in heavy steel pipes falling onto vehicles, causing multiple casualties. Emergency services are working to rescue trapped individuals.
Mumbaipune ExpresswayKhopoli GhatAccidentSteel PipesCasualtiesReal Estate MumbaiJul 12, 2025
According to preliminary information received by Punekar News, the incident took place around 7 PM at the beginning of the Khopoli Ghat stretch. Due to heavy weekend traffic, the truck loaded with steel pipes was climbing the ghat slowly and eventually came to a halt. A two-wheeler and a four-wheeler were right behind the truck when the load, reportedly not properly secured, slipped and collapsed onto the vehicles.
There were two individuals on the two-wheeler and five occupants in the four-wheeler. Sources say the two-wheeler riders remain trapped under the massive steel pipes. In the four-wheeler, the driver and the front-seat passenger managed to escape, but the remaining three passengers are still trapped.
Emergency services and Khopoli Police are reportedly facing delays in reaching the scene due to severe traffic congestion in the area. The full extent of casualties is not yet confirmed, and rescue operations are ongoing.
This is a developing story. More details are awaited.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway near Khopoli Ghat?
A truck carrying heavy steel pipes lost its load, which fell onto a two-wheeler and a four-wheeler, causing a major accident.
When did the accident occur?
The accident occurred on Saturday evening, around 7 PM, near the Khopoli Ghat section of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway.
How many people were involved in the accident?
There were two individuals on the two-wheeler and five occupants in the four-wheeler, totaling seven people.
What is the current status of the rescue operations?
Rescue operations are ongoing, but emergency services are facing delays due to severe traffic congestion in the area.
Are there any confirmed casualties?
At least two people are feared dead, but the full extent of casualties is not yet confirmed.
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