Tragic Collision: Policeman's Family Perishes in Wardha Crash
A tragic accident occurred in Maharashtra's Wardha district where a policeman, his wife, and their two children died following a collision with a fuel tanker. The crash happened as the family was returning from a Ram Navami event. The incident is currently under investigation.
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A devastating accident in Maharashtra's Wardha district claimed the lives of a policeman, his wife, and two young children after their car collided with a fuel tanker, authorities reported.
The collision occurred on the Mandgaon-Taroda road on Monday night while the family was returning from a Ram Navami celebration. According to the police, officer Prashant Vaidya lost control of the vehicle in an attempt to avoid hitting a wild boar that darted onto the road. Tragically, the car struck a diesel tanker, resulting in the deaths of Vaidya, his wife Priyanka, their son Shreyas, and their daughter Mai.
A police official confirmed an ongoing investigation to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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