At least 11 people were killed and 21 others injured when a private bus going to Mumbai from Yavatmal in Maharashtra collided with a truck on the Nashik-Aurangabad road on Saturday and caught fire, authorities said.
The tragedy took place at Chauphuli near Nadur Naka. All those who died were charred, making identification a major challenge, Nashik Municipal Commissioner Chandrakant Pulkundwar said.
There were 40-45 passengers in the bus which was operated by Chitamani Travels. The truck was headed to Aurangabad from Dhule.
The bus caught fire after the fuel tank took a hit from the speeding truck. The injured were being treated in civil and private hospitals, officials said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the Nashik accident. “My condolences to those who lost loved ones in this tragedy. May the injured get well soon,” he said.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced an aid of Rs 5 lakh to the relatives of the deceased.
