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Three dead, three injured as tempo falls into gorge in Nanded, Maharashtra
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🗓 17 Oct 2026, 04:47 PM
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A three-wheeler plunged into a gorge in Nanded district of Maharashtra, killing three people and injuring three others, officials said.
A passenger tempo lost control and tumbled into a deep gorge near Nanded in Maharashtra's Nanded district. The vehicle, reportedly carrying several occupants, fell several metres into the ravine, causing severe injuries and fatalities.
Rescue teams from the district administration and local police arrived promptly, extracting the victims and transporting the injured to the nearest hospital. Emergency services declared three of the occupants dead at the scene, while three others were rushed for medical care.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the mishap, focusing on road conditions and driver error. The district collector has ordered a thorough safety check of the stretch of road where the accident occurred.
The incident has prompted local officials to warn commuters about the hazards of navigating steep, unguarded sections of rural highways, especially during monsoon months when the terrain becomes slippery.
Further details will be released as the investigation progresses.
Rescue teams from the district administration and local police arrived promptly, extracting the victims and transporting the injured to the nearest hospital. Emergency services declared three of the occupants dead at the scene, while three others were rushed for medical care.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the mishap, focusing on road conditions and driver error. The district collector has ordered a thorough safety check of the stretch of road where the accident occurred.
The incident has prompted local officials to warn commuters about the hazards of navigating steep, unguarded sections of rural highways, especially during monsoon months when the terrain becomes slippery.
Further details will be released as the investigation progresses.