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Woman dies, four injured as van hits religious procession in Beed, Maharashtra
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🗓 07 Sep 2026, 03:36 AM
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A van rammed into a religious procession in Beed, Maharashtra, killing a woman and injuring four others. Police are investigating the cause of the collision.
Beed district police reported that a van plowed into a crowd participating in a religious procession on a local road on Saturday. The impact resulted in the death of a female devotee and left four other participants with varying injuries, some of which required hospitalisation.
Eyewitnesses said the vehicle, reportedly travelling at high speed, failed to stop despite the presence of the procession. Emergency services arrived promptly, providing first aid and transporting the injured to nearby medical facilities.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine whether driver negligence, vehicle malfunction, or other factors contributed to the crash. The police have also appealed to the public for any CCTV footage or additional witnesses that could aid the probe.
The incident has sparked concern among local residents about traffic management during religious gatherings, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of road safety measures in the district.
Eyewitnesses said the vehicle, reportedly travelling at high speed, failed to stop despite the presence of the procession. Emergency services arrived promptly, providing first aid and transporting the injured to nearby medical facilities.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine whether driver negligence, vehicle malfunction, or other factors contributed to the crash. The police have also appealed to the public for any CCTV footage or additional witnesses that could aid the probe.
The incident has sparked concern among local residents about traffic management during religious gatherings, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of road safety measures in the district.