Tragic Collision on Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway Claims 13 Lives

A devastating road accident on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway at Dhaniwari village resulted in 13 fatalities and multiple injuries. A tempo traveling on the wrong side collided with a trailer, leading to the catastrophe. Emergency response teams swiftly acted, and an investigation is ongoing to determine the precise cause of the incident.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 18-05-2026 21:16 IST | Created: 18-05-2026 21:16 IST
Tragic Collision on Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway Claims 13 Lives
Palghar SP Yatish Deshmukh (Photo/ANI). Image Credit: ANI
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A tragic road accident on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway in Palghar District claimed 13 lives, leaving numerous others injured. The incident occurred at approximately 4:00 PM in Dhaniwari village, as reported by local officials.

Preliminary reports indicate a tempo, with 30 to 40 passengers destined for an engagement ceremony, was driving on the wrong side of the road when a trailer from the opposite direction lost control. The collision resulted in 13 fatalities and numerous injuries, prompting immediate emergency response and rescue efforts by local authorities.

Authorities have launched an investigation to uncover the exact cause of the tragedy. Meanwhile, President Droupadi Murmu, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed their condolences, with Fadnavis announcing financial aid for the victims' families. Rescue operations have concluded, and injured individuals are receiving intensive medical care at local hospitals.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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