A man lost his life, and his teenage daughter was seriously injured when a speeding Aapli Bus, operated by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation, collided with their two-wheeler.
The accident occurred in front of Bal Bharti office in Civil Lines under the jurisdiction of the Sitabuldi Police Station.
Shivcharan Bhajelal Dharanwar, aged 58 and a resident of Hansapuri, was accompanying his daughter Anushukta, aged 19, on a motorcycle (MH49/Q-1947) to her tuition class on Saturday at 8:30 am when their vehicle was struck by the Aapli Bus (MH-31/EN 0423). The collision caused critical injuries to both father and daughter. They were immediately taken to GMCH, where Shivcharan succumbed to his injuries. Anushukta is currently receiving medical treatment.
The Sitabuldi Police have filed a case under Sections 279 and 304 (a) of the IPC, in conjunction with Section 184 of the Motor Vehicle Act.