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Pune Tragedy: 11-Year-Old Killed After Bike Skids on Pothole, Truck Strikes
✍️ lokmattimes.com
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 05:32 PM
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An 11‑year‑old boy was crushed by a truck after his bicycle slipped on a pothole in Mhalunge, Pune. The incident was captured on video and has sparked calls for better road maintenance.
An 11‑year‑old boy lost his life when a truck struck him after his bicycle slipped on a pothole in the Mhalunge area of Pune. The incident, which was filmed by a passerby, shows the child falling from his bike and being immediately hit by the on‑coming truck.
Local residents reported that the pothole had been a hazard for weeks, but no repair work had been undertaken. The video has prompted residents to demand urgent road repairs and better enforcement of traffic safety regulations.
Pune Police have opened an inquiry into the accident and are examining whether the road maintenance lapse contributed to the tragedy. The boy’s family is grieving, and community members have organized a vigil outside the local police station.
Authorities have assured that the investigation will consider both the road conditions and the truck’s compliance with safety protocols. The incident has reignited discussions on infrastructure maintenance across the city.
Local residents reported that the pothole had been a hazard for weeks, but no repair work had been undertaken. The video has prompted residents to demand urgent road repairs and better enforcement of traffic safety regulations.
Pune Police have opened an inquiry into the accident and are examining whether the road maintenance lapse contributed to the tragedy. The boy’s family is grieving, and community members have organized a vigil outside the local police station.
Authorities have assured that the investigation will consider both the road conditions and the truck’s compliance with safety protocols. The incident has reignited discussions on infrastructure maintenance across the city.