Thane, Feb 06: A harrowing accident occurred on Mumbra–Retibunder Road on Wednesday night when a truck caught fire while in motion, leading the driver to lose control and collide with a motorcycle. Two individuals sustained injuries in the incident.
Incident details
The truck was en route from Mumbai towards Thane. According to reports, the vehicle caught fire as it approached the Ganpati Visarjan Ghat near Mumbra Retibunder. The sudden blaze caused the driver to lose control of the steering.
The out-of-control vehicle struck a motorcycle positioned ahead of it. The impact threw the two riders onto the pavement, causing significant injuries.
Victims and medical response
The injured parties have been identified as residents of Nalasopara. Zuen Siddiqui (27) sustained injuries to the hand, while Sarfaraz Sheikh (32) sustained injuries to both the hand and leg.
Emergency responders from the Disaster Management Cell and the Fire Brigade arrived promptly at the scene. Firefighters successfully extinguished the blaze, while the victims were rushed to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital in Kalwa for medical treatment.
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Current status
While the fire was contained and the victims are receiving care, the truck driver reportedly fled the scene immediately following the collision. As a result, his identity remains unknown. The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) Disaster Management Cell provided these details as investigations continue.
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