IN PHOTOS: Eight charred to death after two trucks crash on Pune bridge

Updated On: 13 November, 2025 08:03 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

At least eight people were charred to death in a horrific accident on Thursday evening at the Navale Bridge in Pune after two trucks caught fire following a crash, trapping a private car between them. Story/Archana Dahiwal. Pics/Special Arrangement

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Fire tenders rushed to the spot immediately after the accident and managed to bring the blaze under control

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However, eyewitnesses said that several passengers were trapped inside the burning vehicles before the fire brigade arrived

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The incident caused a massive traffic jam on the busy highway stretch, with commuters stranded for hours

<p>A car was trapped between the two containers, and all the passengers in the car were charred to death. The passengers travelling in a tempo traveller were injured in the accident</p>

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A car was trapped between the two containers, and all the passengers in the car were charred to death. The passengers travelling in a tempo traveller were injured in the accident

<p>Officials said an investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of Thursday’s crash and whether brake failure or speeding was responsible for the tragedy</p>

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Officials said an investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of Thursday’s crash and whether brake failure or speeding was responsible for the tragedy

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