5 persons, including Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation officer, killed in accident on Mumbai-Pune Expressway

16 February,2021 08:00 AM IST |  Mumbai  |  Anurag Kamble

The incident occurred around 12.45 am when the driver of a trailer lost control over the vehicle and rammed into five vehicles.

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Five people were killed and five others were grievously injured after a trailer rammed into four vehicles on Mumbai-Pune express highway near Khalapur toll plaza late on Monday night.

The incident occurred around 12.45 am when the driver of a trailer lost control over the vehicle and rammed into five vehicles.

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation's veterinary officer Dr Vaibhav Zunjare and three of his family members died on the spot. A 58-year-old woman Manju Nahar, resident of Goregaon, also lost her life in the mishap.

Dr Zunjare (41) was returning home with his mother Usha (63), wife Vaishali (38), daughter Shriya (8), and son Arnav (11). Arnav survived the mishap. Meanwhile, Manju Nahar was travelling with her husband.

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