Seven dead and 18 injured when a truck rammed into a van on the Samruddhi Expressway in Amravati

At least seven people were killed and 18 injured on Friday (October 2, 2026) morning after a truck collided with a van carrying devotees on the Samruddhi highway near Dhamangaon railway station in Amravati district.

Devotees traveled from Shegaon in Buldhana district to Wardha with the idol of Goddess Durga. According to police, two other people are in critical condition. The devotees were members of the Durga Puja Committee who were bringing the idol for installation in Wardha before the Navratri festival.

“According to preliminary information, a truck rammed into Bolero from behind, throwing several commuters onto the road. Five people died on the spot,” said an Amravati police official. An investigation is underway.

The injured were taken to Dhamangaon Rural Hospital.

The accident on the Hindu Hrudaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg has once again raised concerns about road safety as the expressway has witnessed several major accidents since its commissioning.

Published – 02 Oct 2026 21:53 IST