Tempo-truck collision in Maharashtra’s Palghar: FIR against both drivers for traffic violations
A tragic collision between a tempo and a truck in Maharashtra's Palghar district resulted in 13 fatalities and 14 injuries. The tempo, carrying 30-40 passengers, was reportedly driving on the wrong side of the highway when it collided with a speeding truck. Authorities have detained the tempo driver and registered an FIR against both drivers for traffic violations.
- ▪The collision occurred on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway near Dhaniwari village.
- ▪The tempo was taking a shortcut and violated traffic rules, leading to the accident.
- ▪The government will cover the medical expenses for the injured and has announced compensation for the victims' families.
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“Police have detained the driver of a tempo after its collision with a truck in Maharashtra’s Palghar district that claimed 13 lives, and registered a First Information Report (FIR) against both drivers for violating road rules,” officials said on Tuesday (May 19, 2026).Palghar District Guardian Minister Ganesh Naik, who visited the accident site on Monday (May 18, 2026) night, said heavy traffic on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway, coupled with the tempo driver taking a wrong-side shortcut in violation of traffic rules, led to the fatal crash."This highway witnesses heavy traffic. There is a dire need for greater awareness regarding traffic regulations and the law.
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