Tragic Accident: Woman and 4-Year-Old Boy Killed by Truck in Bhiwandi, Thane
A tragic accident in Bhiwandi, Thane district, left a woman and a four-year-old boy dead after they were hit by a speeding truck near a hospital. The incident has sparked a thorough investigation by local authorities.
Tragic AccidentRoad SafetyBhiwandiThaneNavi MumbaiReal Estate MaharashtraJul 25, 2025
The woman, identified as Soni Bano, was a resident of the Shantinagar area. She had come to the hospital to seek treatment for her brother. The accident took place as she was crossing the road with her four-year-old relative in tow. The truck, which was reportedly speeding, knocked them down, causing severe injuries.
The boy was immediately rushed to the civil hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries later in the night. The police official from the Nizampura police station stated that the truck was seized, and the driver was later detained. A case has been registered against the driver for rash and negligent driving.
'The investigation is ongoing, and we are examining the CCTV footage and recording the eyewitness accounts,' the official added. This tragic incident has raised concerns about road safety in the area, and local authorities are taking steps to ensure such accidents do not occur in the future.
Meanwhile, in another incident, a 41-year-old traffic police constable died after being knocked down by a hydra vehicle (crane truck) in Navi Mumbai city of Maharashtra on Thursday morning. The traffic police constable, identified as Bablu Patil, was on duty near the Mahape bridge when the accident occurred at around 10:30 am. Bablu Patil died on the spot, and his body was sent for a post-mortem examination to a government hospital.
The police said that an FIR under relevant provisions of the new legal code BNS and the Motor Vehicles Act was registered against the heavy vehicle's driver. The driver was detained after the accident and sent for a medical examination. The police suspect that the driver was intoxicated at the time of the accident. Further investigations are underway to determine the exact circumstances of the incident.
Local authorities in both Bhiwandi and Navi Mumbai have emphasized the importance of road safety and the need for drivers to adhere to traffic rules. They are also working on improving road infrastructure and increasing public awareness about the dangers of speeding and reckless driving. The community is in mourning, and many are calling for stricter enforcement of traffic laws to prevent such tragedies in the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in the accident in Bhiwandi?
A woman and her four-year-old relative were hit by a speeding truck near the Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital in Bhiwandi, Thane. The woman, identified as Soni Bano, and the boy both died from their injuries.
Who was the woman and where was she from?
The woman was identified as Soni Bano, a resident of the Shantinagar area in Bhiwandi. She had come to the hospital to seek treatment for her brother.
What actions did the police take after the accident?
The police seized the truck and detained the driver. A case was registered against the driver for rash and negligent driving. The investigation is ongoing, and they are examining CCTV footage and recording eyewitness accounts.
What happened to the traffic police constable in Navi Mumbai?
A 41-year-old traffic police constable, Bablu Patil, was knocked down by a hydra vehicle (crane truck) while on duty near the Mahape bridge in Navi Mumbai. He died on the spot, and his body was sent for a post-mortem examination.
What are the authorities doing to improve road safety?
Local authorities in both Bhiwandi and Navi Mumbai are emphasizing the importance of road safety and the need for drivers to adhere to traffic rules. They are working on improving road infrastructure and increasing public awareness about the dangers of speeding and reckless driving.
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