Tragic Road Accident in Pune: Two Engineering Students Killed
Pune-based real estate developer's son involved in another road accident
PuneRoad AccidentEngineering StudentsTruckReal Estate DeveloperReal Estate PuneMay 28, 2024
The incident took place at around 10:30 pm on Monday when three students, in their early 20s, were on their way to the Pune railway station. Two of them were going to their hometown Latur in Maharashtra. The truck hit their motorbike from the back, killing one student on the spot, while another succumbed to injuries in a hospital.
The truck driver did not stop and tried to escape but was caught by police and locals about 300 meters away. He was arrested and charged under Indian Penal Code (IPC) section 304 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) and other relevant sections. An investigation is ongoing into the case.
This incident has sparked memories of a recent accident involving a 17-year-old boy, son of a prominent Pune-based real estate developer, who fatally knocked down two motorbike-riding software engineers in Kalyani Nagar, Pune, on May 19. The crash had ignited widespread national outrage, particularly due to the swift granting of bail to the teenager within just 15 hours.
Pune is a city in western India, known for its educational institutions and IT industry. The city has witnessed a rise in road accidents, highlighting the need for better traffic management and road safety measures.
The Pune-based real estate developer mentioned in the article is a prominent player in the city's real estate market, known for its luxury projects and developments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did the accident occur?
The accident occurred in the Chandan Nagar area on the Pune-Ahmednagar road
How many students were injured in the accident?
One student was injured in the accident
What was the truck driver charged with?
The truck driver was charged under Indian Penal Code (IPC) section 304 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) and other relevant sections
Is this the first road accident involving a Pune-based real estate developer's son?
No this is not the first road accident involving a Pune-based real estate developer's son There was another incident on May 19 where a 17-year-old boy son of a prominent Pune-based real estate developer fatally knocked down two motorbike-riding software engineers in Kalyani Nagar Pune
What is being done to prevent such accidents in the future?
The authorities are investigating the incident and will take necessary steps to improve traffic management and road safety measures to prevent such accidents in the future
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