Nagpur/Mumbai: Tyres of at least 50 cars were punctured on Monday night on the Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Mahamarg. The incident triggered confusion and chaos among the travellers who were passing through the particular stretch.
However, the incident led to a pile-up of vehicles on the road. This left commuters stranded and in panic as there was no instant assistance. Other travellers caught in the traffic jam also had to wait long hours till the situation was resolved.
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Upon investigation by locals, they found an iron board lying on the road. It is suspected that the same fell on the road accidentally, while many assumed that it was placed there desperately. An official probe has been launched to find out if the incident was planned or was an accident.
The incident took place at 10 pm on December 29 between the Malegaon and Vanoja toll plaza in Washim district. During the incident, mostly four-wheelers and cargo trucks were impacted, which resulted in a long traffic jam overnight.
The Samruddhi Mahamarg is currently operating partially. It spans six lanes and is a 701-km-long access-controlled expressway in Maharashtra. The stretch is one of the longest greenfield road projects in India, connecting Mumbai and the State’s third-largest city Nagpur. It was built at a cost of Rs 55,000 crore.
Once completed, the Samruddhi Highway will travel through 10 key districts directly and 14 districts indirectly.
Accident on Samruddhi Mahamarg killed 6
It is worth noting that the high-speed corridor is currently under scrutiny for its safety. At least six people reportedly died in an accident on the Samruddhi Mahamarg near the Kadwanchi village on Samruddhi Highway in Jalna district. The incident occurred after two cars collided.
