A pedestrian, Roshan Bansod (43) from Ward No 1, Surya Road Lines, Suraburdi, lost his life in a hit-and-run incident on Amravati Road in Wadi area Thursday evening. Bansod was crossing the road near Sarang Bar & Restaurant at Waddhamna around 6.30 pm when he was struck by a speeding MSRTC’s Shivshahi bus (MH-06/BW-0140). Despite being rushed to Mayo Hospital, Bansod succumbed to his injuries on the way.
Following the incident, Wadi Police arrested bus driver Vijay Ashokrao Nikhade (43) from Butibori. He was subsequently arrested and charged under Sections 279 and 304(A) of the Indian Penal Code, in conjunction with Sections 134 and 177 of the Motor Vehicle Act. Further investigation into the matter has been initiated.