How Did 30 People Get Injured in a 19-Vehicle Pile-Up on the Samruddhi Expressway?
Quick answer: Nearly 30 people were injured, one of them critically, in a 19-vehicle pile-up on the Samruddhi Expressway near Tadegaon in Maharashtra on Friday 13 November 2026. A cement truck overturned on the Mumbai-bound carriageway, traffic was brought to a halt, and a speeding container truck then rammed into the waiting vehicles, setting off a chain collision.
Key facts
- What: A 19-vehicle pile-up on the Samruddhi Expressway
- Where: Near Tadegaon, on the Mumbai-bound corridor, Maharashtra, India
- When: Friday 13 November 2026, at about 11:00 local time
- Injured: Nearly 30 people, including women and children; one person in a critical condition
- Deaths: None reported
- Vehicles involved: 18 cars and one police vehicle
What happened
The crash began when a cement truck overturned near Channel No. 322, close to Tadegaon. Traffic on the Mumbai-bound lane was halted while efforts were under way to remove the overturned truck. While vehicles were waiting behind it, a speeding container truck rammed into them, and the impact triggered a chain collision involving 18 cars and one police vehicle.
Several passengers, including women and children, were among the injured. One person was reported to be in a critical condition.
The emergency response
Ambulances stationed along the expressway, Maharashtra Security Force personnel, and police teams from Sindkhed Raja and Kingaon Raja rushed to the scene. Emergency teams shifted most of the injured to hospitals in Jalna, while some passengers received preliminary treatment inside ambulances at the accident site. Around 10 to 12 injured passengers were shifted to Jalna for further treatment, and a family from Wardha, the Dhade family, was treated at a local rural hospital.
Why the road was so busy
The crash came during heavy traffic on the Samruddhi Expressway around the Diwali travel period. Traffic towards Nagpur had been particularly heavy before the festival, and the Mumbai-bound corridor had seen increased movement over the past few days as people returned to their workplaces after celebrating Diwali in their home towns.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were injured in the Samruddhi Expressway pile-up?
Nearly 30 people were injured, and one person was reported to be in a critical condition. No deaths were reported.
How many vehicles were involved?
19 vehicles were involved in the pile-up: 18 cars and one police vehicle.
What caused the pile-up?
A cement truck overturned near Channel No. 322, close to Tadegaon, and traffic on the Mumbai-bound lane was halted. A speeding container truck then rammed into the vehicles waiting behind the overturned truck, triggering a chain collision.
Where and when did it happen?
The pile-up happened near Tadegaon on the Mumbai-bound corridor of the Samruddhi Expressway in Maharashtra, at about 11:00 local time on Friday 13 November 2026.
Where were the injured taken?
Most of the injured were taken to hospitals in Jalna. Around 10 to 12 people were shifted to Jalna for further treatment, some received preliminary treatment in ambulances at the scene, and a family from Wardha was treated at a local rural hospital.
Source: Times Now — https://www.timesnownews.com/india/30-injured-as-19-vehicles-pile-up-on-samruddhi-expressway-in-maharashtra-article-156505449
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