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The vehicle reportedly lost control on a hilly stretch.
Speeding Mini Truck Falls into Gorge in Nandurbar. (Representative Image)
At least eight people were killed and 15 others injured after a speeding mini truck plunged into a gorge in Maharashtra’s Nandurbar district on Saturday, police said.
The vehicle reportedly lost control on a hilly stretch before veering off the road. Local authorities and rescue teams rushed to the spot.
As per information, the accident occurred around 10.30 a.m. in the Chandsaili ghat section within the jurisdiction of Taloda police station.
Local police reached the accident site and launched rescue operations after the mini truck plunged into a gorge in Maharashtra’s Nandurbar district. The injured were immediately taken to the Taloda Sub-District Hospital, while those in critical condition were referred to the district hospital for advanced treatment. The bodies of the eight deceased victims were sent for post-mortem before being handed over to their families.
According to reports, the victims were returning from a visit to the Astamba Devi temple when the mishap occurred. The injured, including the driver, are currently receiving treatment at the Taloda Sub-District and Nandurbar Civil hospitals.
Police identified the deceased as Ganesh Bhill, Bhushan Gosavi, Pawan Mistari, Bapu Dhangar, Chetan Patil, Yogesh Thakare, Rahul Mistari, and Hiralal Bhill. A case has been registered against the driver, Vilas Desle, for rash and negligent driving, and a detailed investigation into the accident is underway.
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Maharashtra, India, India
October 19, 2025, 06:49 IST
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