Daijiworld Media Network - Nashik
Nashik, Dec 8: In a tragic incident, six persons lost their lives after a car fell into a 600-foot deep gorge at Saptashring Garh Ghat in Kalwan taluka on Sunday afternoon, police said.
The accident occurred around 4 pm, and all the deceased hailed from Pimpalgaon Baswant in Niphad taluka. According to officials, the Toyota Innova carrying seven passengers suffered extensive damage after the fall, killing six occupants on the spot.
The victims have been identified as Kirti Patel (50), Raseela Patel (50), Vitthal Patel (65), Lata Patel (60), Vachan Patel (60) and Maniben Patel (70). Superintendent of Police Balasaheb Patil is overseeing the rescue and recovery operations.
Resident Deputy Collector and District Disaster Authority CEO Rohitkumar Rajput said teams from the police and district disaster management committee have been deployed, and rescue efforts are currently underway.