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Maharashtra-bound bus crashes into oncoming MSRTC bus near Surat, seven killed

Maharashtra-bound bus crashes into oncoming MSRTC bus near Surat, seven killed

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At least seven persons were killed, and around 40 were injured after two buses operated by the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) collided near Bardoli town in Gujarat’s Surat district on Tuesday, and one of them caught fire, police said. As per PTI, all the deceased were travelling in the bus that caught fire. The incident occurred on National Highway No. 53 near Uva village, officials said.  Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

MSRTC announces clean bus stand rankings; Baramati tops with Rs 1 crore award

MSRTC announces clean bus stand rankings; Baramati tops with Rs 1 crore award

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The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has announced the results of its “Hinduhridaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Clean and Beautiful Bus Stand Campaign,” recognising major improvements in cleanliness, amenities and infrastructure across Maharashtra Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Four motorcyclists killed in collision with MSRTC bus in Pune’s Junnar

Four motorcyclists killed in collision with MSRTC bus in Pune’s Junnar

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Four men riding a motorcycle were killed after a Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus allegedly rammed into their vehicle in Junnar taluka of Pune district on Sunday night, police said. The accident took place near Jivandeep Hotel in Dingore village at around 8 pm on the Ahilyanagar–Kalyan highway. The MSRTC bus was operating on the Vitthalwadi–Pathardi route when it collided with the motorcycle, officials said. The deceased were identified as Ashish Dhawalu Bhale (24), Deepak Sakharam Bhale (28), Shivram Narayan Pardhi (26), and Khandu Narayan Bhale (25), all residents of Dingore village, as per reports. Bus driver detained, FIR registered According to reports, the four victims were travelling from Otur towards Dingore when the accident occurred. All four sustained severe injuries and died in the crash. Police have detained the bus driver and registered an FIR against him at Otur police station. Further investigation into the incident is underway, officials said. Eight killed after SUV falls into gorge in Raigad Eight people were killed after an SUV plunged into a deep gorge in …

4 killed as MSRTC bus rams into motorcycle in Junnar, driver booked | Pune News

4 killed as MSRTC bus rams into motorcycle in Junnar, driver booked | Pune News

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1 min readPuneMay 25, 2026 10:53 AM IST Four men travelling on a motorcycle were killed in a road accident after a Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus knocked them down at Junnar in the Pune district Sunday night, the police said. The accident occurred at the Dingore village around 8 pm when the MSRTC bus on the Vitthalwadi-Pathardi route collided with the motorcycle near Jivandeep hotel on the Ahilyanagar–Kalyan highway. The police identified the deceased as Ashish Dhawalu Bhale, 24; Deepak Sakharam Bhale, 28; Shivram Narayan Pardhi, 26; and Khandu Narayan Bhale, 25, all residents of Dingore. Dnyaneshwar Bajigare, Assistant Inspector, said the victims were travelling from the Otur side to Dingore. They suffered severe injuries, leading to their deaths, the police said. Bajigare said the police have detained the bus driver and lodged an FIR against him at the Otur police station. Further investigation is on, he added. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more …

11 vehicles gutted in MSRTC workshop campus fire in Nashik

11 vehicles gutted in MSRTC workshop campus fire in Nashik

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As many as 11 vehicles were gutted in a major fire that broke out on the campus of the MSRTC workshop in Peth Road area of Nashik on Sunday, officials said. Nobody was injured in the incident. Fire Brigade sources said the vehicles seized by the Regional Transport Office (RTO) were parked on the premises of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) workshop. At around 12.50 pm, some MSRTC staffers saw fire and smoke coming out of some vehicles, a Fire Brigade official said. They initially tried to douse the blaze, but it fed on rexine cushion and hoods of several autorickshaws parked there, he said. Two fire tenders doused the fire after an hour. As many as 11 vehicles seized by the RTO including nine auto-rickshaws, a car, and a Tempo Traveller were gutted. As per preliminary reports, summer heat might have triggered the blaze in the dry leaves of trees. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, …

Man Killed, Two Friends Injured As MSRTC Bus Hits Scooter In Mumbai, Driver Held

Man Killed, Two Friends Injured As MSRTC Bus Hits Scooter In Mumbai, Driver Held

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Last Updated:March 13, 2025, 23:54 IST The accident occurred around 2.30 am on the Prabhadevi bridge when Pranay Bodke, Karan Shinde and Durvesh Gorde were going to Dadar flower market from Kalachowki, an official said. Representative Image (Shutterstock) A 29-year-old man died and two of his friends sustained injuries on their way to buy flowers for Holi celebrations after a state transport bus hit their scooter in central Mumbai on Thursday, police said. The accident occurred around 2.30 am on the Prabhadevi bridge when Pranay Bodke, Karan Shinde and Durvesh Gorde were going to Dadar flower market from Kalachowki, an official said. A Shivneri bus, part of the state-owned fleet of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC), was heading to Pune when it dashed into the scooter carrying the trio, he said. Bodke died at the scene, while Shinde and Gorde suffered serious injuries. The two were rushed to a private hospital, he said. Bodke worked for the opposition NCP (SP)’s social media wing. Police apprehended the bus driver on the spot. A case …

India News Live Today March 12, 2025: Pune bus rape: 4 MSRTC officials, including senior depot manager, suspended for negligence

India News Live Today March 12, 2025: Pune bus rape: 4 MSRTC officials, including senior depot manager, suspended for negligence

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Live Mar 12, 2025 12:10 AM IST India News Live: Stay informed with our live blog covering India’s latest in politics, economy, crime, and general news. Get real-time updates on political developments, financial trends, crime reports, and important events across the country. Stay connected with the most crucial stories shaping India, all in one place. Latest news on March 12, 2025: A 26-year-old woman was raped inside a parked MSRTC bus at Pune’s Swargate bus depot on February 25. India News Live: Get real time updates on the latest happenings across India. From key political shifts and government decisions to economic developments and crime reports, we bring you real-time information as it unfolds. Our coverage also includes general news, spotlighting significant events and issues impacting daily life. Disclaimer: This is an AI-generated live blog and has not been edited by Hindustan Times staff.…Read More Follow all the updates here: Mar 12, 2025 12:10 AM IST India News Live: Pune bus rape: 4 MSRTC officials, including senior depot manager, suspended for negligence Transport minister Pratap Sarnaik …

Pune bus rape case: 4 MSRTC officials, including senior suspended

Pune bus rape case: 4 MSRTC officials, including senior suspended

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The Maharashtra government on Tuesday announced the suspension of four officials of state-run road transport corporation MSRTC, including a senior manager, for showing negligence in an incident in which a woman was raped at Swargate bus depot premises in Pune city. Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik made the announcement in the assembly which is having its budget session in Mumbai.In a statement, Sarnaik said after the rape of a 26-year-old woman inside a parked Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus at the depot on February 25, a probe had been ordered to ascertain whether there was any negligence on behalf of officials of the corporation. After receiving the probe report on Tuesday, senior depot manager Jayesh Patil, junior depot manager Pallavi Patil, assistant transport inspector Sunil Yele and assistant transport superintendent Mohini Dhage were suspended for negligence, he told the house. The minister warned of similar action if there was any dereliction of duty with regards to passenger safety at MSRTC facilities.He said 22 security guards who were on duty when the incident occurred were …

MSRTC buses to get CCTVs, GPS as Maharashtra ramps up security after Pune rape | Mumbai News

MSRTC buses to get CCTVs, GPS as Maharashtra ramps up security after Pune rape | Mumbai News

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All Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) buses will soon be equipped with CCTVs and GPS, a high-level meeting chaired by state Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik decided on Thursday. The decision was taken in the backdrop of the rape of a woman inside an MSRTC bus at Swargate bus depot in Pune on Tuesday. Currently, more than 14,000 MSRTC buses ply in the state. “With the implementation of the 50 per cent fare concession for women, the number of female passengers using ST buses has risen significantly. In response, the transport department has decided to introduce several security measures to ensure their safety,” Sarnaik said after the meeting at Mantralaya. The CCTVs and GPS will enable real-time tracking and monitoring, helping authorities respond swiftly to any incidents on the buses. The number of female security personnel will also be increased to enhance women’s safety at depots and on buses, Sarnaik added. Story continues below this ad “The safety of passengers, especially women, is our top priority. We are taking firm steps to ensure a secure …

MSRTC bus defaced at Ilkal in Bagalkot

MSRTC bus defaced at Ilkal in Bagalkot

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Shiv Sena (UBT) activists deface a KSRTC bus in Solapur in Maharashtra on February 24, 2025. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Kannada activists defaced a Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus at Ilkal in Bagakot district of Karnataka on February 24 night. They put black paint on the windows and wrote Jai Karnataka in Kannada. They forced the driver to hold a flag and raise slogans of Jai Karnataka. Activists stopped the Ilkal-Solapur bus on the Kudal Sangam Road and defaced the vehicle. They claimed it was in response to Shiv Sena (UBT) activists defacing a NWKRTC bus in Solapur. “We have done all that they had done to our bus and driver,” the activists told reporters. Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy said that he condemns such acts by anyone. “I do not support defacing of any MSRTC bus in Karnataka or KSRTC bus in Maharashtra. They will do nothing, but cause great losses to the State-run transport undertakings, which are public assets. Activists should not indulge in such acts,” he told reporters in Bagalkot …