Maharashtra: In a tragic incident, at least 12 passengers lost their lives and 28 others were injured in a tragic accident on the Mumbai-Pune highway on Saturday. A private bus plunged into a gorge near the Borghat stretch of the road at around 4 a.m. The accident occurred on the Pune-Mumbai arm of the highway, with the bus falling more than 50 meters below. According to officials, the majority of the passengers on the bus were members of the Baji Prabhu Music Group from Goregaon. They were returning home after a performance in Pune on Friday. The injured passengers, including the bus driver, were rushed to nearby hospitals for medical attention. The accident resulted in a massive rescue operation, with passersby calling for help from the Raigad Police, Fire Brigade, and local trekkers groups. Ropes and climbers were used to reach the victims, who numbered around 40-45 in total.
