8 Women Labourers Killed In Samruddhi Expressway Accident
11 people, including the driver, were seated in the tempo
Mumbai: In a tragic incident, eight women labourers were killed and three others injured after a speeding truck rammed into a tempo on the Nagpur–Mumbai Samruddhi Expressway in Maharashtra’s Jalna district on Wednesday evening. The accident occurred near Kadvanchi village when the women were returning home after completing cleaning work on the expressway.
The state government announced an ex gratia of Rs five lakh for the families of the deceased. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis termed the incident “extremely unfortunate,” saying, “I pay my heartfelt tributes to them. We stand in solidarity with their families in this time of grief.”
According to officials, 11 people, including the driver, were seated in the tempo. “As the vehicle was about to start, a speeding truck heading towards Mumbai rammed into it from behind,” an official said. Seven women died on the spot, while another succumbed at the Jalna Government Hospital. The tempo was left completely mangled by the impact.
The deceased have been identified as Alkabai Admane (45), Laxmibai Madan (35), Meena Admane (45), Kanchan Admane (50), Tarabai Choudhari (60), Kadubai Madan (55) and Suman Admane (70), all residents of Jalna tehsil. Jalna Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.
In a post on X, Mr. Fadnavis said the injured had been admitted to hospital and that the District Collector and Superintendent of Police were at the site. “I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. An ex-gratia assistance of Rs five lakh will be provided to the families of those who lost their lives,” he said.
