Six killed, several injured in horrific triple-vehicle crash on Mumbai-Agra Highway near Laling Ghat

May 25, 2026

A tragic road accident on the Mumbai-Agra Highway near Laling Ghat in Maharashtra claimed the lives of six people and left several others injured after three vehicles collided violently. The accident triggered panic in the area and caused a major traffic disruption on the busy highway.

Dhule, Maharashtra: A triple accident at Laling Ghat on the Mumbai-Agra Highway near Dhule killed six people, including a toll worker, and injured 26 others after a bus lost control and hit already crashed vehicles during rescue operations pic.twitter.com/9tNIdBR8c1

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Accident occurred near Laling Ghat

According to preliminary information, the accident took place near the Laling Ghat stretch when a speeding vehicle reportedly lost control and rammed into two other vehicles coming from the opposite direction. The collision was so severe that all three vehicles suffered extensive damage. Eyewitnesses said the impact of the crash was extremely powerful, leaving passengers trapped inside the mangled vehicles.

Local residents and passersby immediately rushed to the spot and informed the police and emergency services. Rescue teams reached the accident site shortly after receiving the alert and launched an operation to pull out the victims.

Six dead, several injured

Officials confirmed that six people died in the accident, while several others sustained serious injuries. The injured victims were shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment. Some of them are said to be in critical condition, raising fears that the death toll could rise further.

The identities of the deceased were being verified at the time of reporting. Police officials stated that many of the victims were travelling with family members when the accident occurred.

Rescue and traffic restoration operation

Following the accident, traffic movement on the Mumbai-Agra Highway was severely affected for several hours. Damaged vehicles blocked a large portion of the road, leading to long queues of vehicles on both sides of the highway.

Police personnel and highway authorities worked together to clear the wreckage and restore traffic flow. Cranes were brought to the site to remove the damaged vehicles. Authorities also diverted traffic temporarily to avoid congestion and ensure the smooth movement of emergency vehicles.

Investigation underway

Police have initiated an investigation into the exact cause of the crash. Initial reports suggest that overspeeding and possible negligence may have led to the accident, though officials said all angles are being examined. CCTV footage from nearby areas and statements from eyewitnesses are also being reviewed.

Authorities have appealed to motorists to follow traffic rules strictly, especially while driving through hilly and accident-prone stretches such as Laling Ghat. The incident once again highlights growing concerns over road safety and reckless driving on national highways.

The accident has left families of the victims devastated, while locals have demanded stricter monitoring and better safety measures on the highway to prevent similar tragedies in the future.