A major accident at the Ucassaim–Nachinola junction on Sunday left Sanmesh Mayekar, son of the Ucassaim Sarpanch, seriously injured after two cars collided head-on.
According to local sources, Mayekar was rushed to the hospital and is currently undergoing treatment for serious injuries. The driver of the second vehicle involved in the crash escaped with only minor injuries.
The cause of the accident is under investigation, though preliminary reports indicate that one of the vehicles may have been speeding. Police have recorded statements and are examining CCTV footage, if available, to determine liability.
Local authorities have urged commuters to exercise caution at the busy junction, which has seen multiple accidents in recent months.