How did a PMPML bus kill one pedestrian and seriously injure another in Pune's Katraj?
Quick answer: A Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) bus hit two pedestrians crossing the road at Katraj Chowk in Pune early on Sunday, killing 24-year-old Nihal Vilas Pawar and seriously injuring 18-year-old Rohan Gholve. The bus driver fled the scene, and Bharati Vidyapeeth police are searching for him. Emergency number in India: 112.
Key facts
- What: A PMPML bus hit two pedestrians
- Where: Katraj Chowk, on the Pune-Satara Road, Pune, India, in front of the vegetable market
- When: Around 4.30am on Sunday, reported 9 November 2026
- Killed: Nihal Vilas Pawar, 24, a resident of Katraj
- Injured: Rohan Gholve, 18, also a resident of Katraj, seriously injured
- Source: The Times of India, 9 November 2026
- Emergency number: 112
- Status: developing — figures may change
What happened
Pawar and Gholve were crossing the road at Katraj Chowk early on Sunday when a PMPML bus approached them from the rear. According to police, the driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle and hit them.
The two men were rushed to a private hospital in Dhankawadi, where Pawar died during treatment. Gholve remained seriously injured.
The bus driver allegedly fled the spot after the accident. Police have obtained the registration number of the PMPML bus and identified its driver, and a search is under way to trace and apprehend him.
Where it happened
Katraj Chowk is on the Pune-Satara Road in Pune, and the two men were hit in front of the vegetable market there. Both men were residents of Katraj.
Pune is in India. India as a whole records an estimated 222,862 road deaths a year (WHO rate 15.6 per 100,000). In an emergency in India dial 112; from most GSM mobile phones 112 also connects to local services. See the India live accident page for everything reported there in the last 24 hours.
Road safety in India: the numbers
India has a WHO-estimated 15.6 road deaths per 100,000 people — above the global average of about 15, ranking #83 of 195 countries by death rate. Across its population that works out to roughly 222,862 estimated deaths every year. Over the last two decades the rate has fallen by about 7% — see the full trend chart on the India tracking page. Driving rules for visitors — speed limits, alcohol limit, which side of the road — are on the India driving laws page.
If you drive on routes like this
- Slow down in unfamiliar conditions: every 1% of extra speed raises fatal-crash risk about 4%
- Never assume the other vehicle sees you at night or in rain — drive as if it doesn't
- On two-lane roads, treat every overtake as the highest-risk moment of the trip
- Wear the seatbelt in every seat; rear belts save lives in head-on impacts
- Know the local emergency number before you travel — our emergency numbers directory covers every country
What happens next
Police normally publish a confirmed casualty count within 24 to 48 hours once the injured are counted and victims identified. A crash investigation follows: vehicle condition, speed, driver hours and road condition. Where a commercial vehicle is involved, the operator's licence and maintenance records are examined, and families of victims are usually entitled to compensation under the country's motor insurance or accident-compensation rules. We update the India live page as new reports surface; the original outlet linked below will carry the confirmed figures first.
Frequently asked questions
How many people died in the Pune bus crash?
One person died. Nihal Vilas Pawar, 24, died during treatment at a private hospital in Dhankawadi after the PMPML bus hit him at Katraj Chowk.
Who was seriously injured in the crash?
Rohan Gholve, 18, also a resident of Katraj, was seriously injured when the bus hit him and Pawar as they crossed the road.
Where did the bus crash happen?
At Katraj Chowk on the Pune-Satara Road in Pune, in front of the vegetable market, at around 4.30am on Sunday.
What happened to the bus driver?
The driver allegedly fled the scene after the accident. Bharati Vidyapeeth police have obtained the bus registration number, identified the driver, and a search is under way to trace and apprehend him.
What is the emergency number in India?
The emergency number in India is 112.
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