Two trainee pilots tragically lost their lives and two others were injured in a car accident that occurred in Pune district, Maharashtra, in the early hours of Monday. The victims, identified as Takshu Sharma and Aditya Kanase, both aged 21, were associated with Redbird Flight Training Academy in Baramati.

The incident took place around 3:30 am on the Baramati-Bhigwan Road when the car they were travelling in crashed into a tree. Police have indicated that the accident was caused by drunk driving. According to officials, the group had been celebrating at a small party before deciding to go for a drive.