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16-year-old girl dies as container truck collides with two-wheeler on Pune's Katraj-Kondhwa Road
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🗓 08 Sep 2026, 11:02 PM
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A 16-year-old girl was killed on Katraj‑Kondhwa Road in Pune after a container truck struck her two‑wheeler, authorities said.
Pune police reported that a teenage girl, aged 16, lost her life on the Katraj‑Kondhwa Road when a container truck rammed into her two‑wheeler. The collision occurred during daylight hours, and the victim was riding the two‑wheeler alone at the time of the impact.
According to the police statement, the container truck, which was transporting goods, failed to avoid the two‑wheeler and struck it head‑on. Emergency services arrived at the scene, but the girl was pronounced dead at the spot.
Local authorities have opened an investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident, including whether speed, driver fatigue, or road conditions contributed. The police have also urged motorists to exercise caution on busy arterial routes such as Katraj‑Kondhwa Road.
The incident has sparked concerns among residents about traffic safety on the heavily used corridor that connects the southern suburbs of Pune with the city centre. No other injuries were reported.
According to the police statement, the container truck, which was transporting goods, failed to avoid the two‑wheeler and struck it head‑on. Emergency services arrived at the scene, but the girl was pronounced dead at the spot.
Local authorities have opened an investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident, including whether speed, driver fatigue, or road conditions contributed. The police have also urged motorists to exercise caution on busy arterial routes such as Katraj‑Kondhwa Road.
The incident has sparked concerns among residents about traffic safety on the heavily used corridor that connects the southern suburbs of Pune with the city centre. No other injuries were reported.