Kalyan Road Crash Kills 11, Maharashtra CM Shares Grief

In a shocking escalation, the fatalities from Monday’s brutal collision near Kalyan have reached 11, as two hospitalized survivors breathed their last. The head-on smash between a dumper and a car unfolded at Rayata Bridge on Kalyan-Murbad Road, around 11 AM, turning a routine drive into a nightmare.

Twelve passengers in the ill-fated car en route from Kalyan faced instant doom when the mixer truck lost control. Eight succumbed immediately, one later in care, and now two more, confirming the grim total. Traffic chaos ensued, blocking the Titwala-Kalyan highway for hours.

Reacting promptly, CM Devendra Fadnavis posted on X: ‘The terrible accident on NH 61 near Kalyan claiming 11 lives fills us with sorrow. Offering heartfelt tribute and solidarity to the families; in constant touch with local officials.’

Rapid response from Titwala police facilitated body recovery and medical evacuations. Thane SP DS Swami had earlier verified nine deaths, with ongoing identification and FIR filing. Investigators lean towards speeding as the culprit, vowing thorough checks on governmental oversight.

Heart-rending scenes of locals aiding the trapped underscored human resilience amid crisis. This fatal episode reignites debates on highway safety, demanding immediate upgrades like better signage, speed barriers, and vigilant patrolling to protect lives on Maharashtra’s congested roads.