A collision between a container truck and a mini truck carrying wedding guests resulted in multiple fatalities early Monday morning in Maharashtra’s Palghar district. The accident occurred on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway near Dhaniwari village in the Dahanu taluka, leaving several passengers dead and many others injured during the dawn hours.
The accident took place at approximately 4:00 AM on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway. A mini truck transporting a wedding party, known locally as baraatis, was involved in a severe collision with a container truck [2]. The impact was described as highly destructive, resulting in the total wreckage of the mini truck [2].
Discrepancies in Casualty and Injury Figures
Initial reports regarding the number of people killed in the crash have shown inconsistencies across different news outlets. While one report states that 13 wedding guests died in the accident, other sources have reported 12 fatalities [2, 6, 10]. A separate report from social media indicated a death toll of 11 people [8].
The number of injured passengers also varies significantly depending on the source. Some reporting indicates that 20 or more people were injured [2]. Other accounts specify that more than 25 people sustained injuries, with many noted to be in serious condition [6, 10]. A different report noted only 4 injuries resulting from the collision [8].
Location and Regional Context
The crash site has been identified near Dhaniwari village within the Dahanu taluka of the Palghar district [2]. The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway serves as a major transit artery, and the collision occurred during the early morning hours when visibility and traffic conditions are typically distinct from daytime travel [2].
Local authorities and emergency services have been managing the scene following the high-impact collision [2]. As of Monday morning, the exact cause of the collision between the container and the mini truck remains to be formally clarified by official investigations.