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Mumbai-Pune Expressway Nightmare Ends After 32 Hours Exposing Gaps In Emergency Response
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What began as a road accident quickly escalated into a 32-hour humanitarian crisis on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway. A hazardous tanker overturning near the Borghat stretch led to a complete traffic halt as gas leaked, posing a severe explosion risk. Thousands were trapped for hours on end, many without food or water, while patients missed critical medical appointments and families spent the night inside stationary vehicles. Rescue teams arrived, but technical challenges delayed resolution, sparking concerns over preparedness for hazardous cargo accidents. State officials have flagged delays in response, while police have registered a case against the tanker driver. The massive jam disrupted bus services, overcrowded trains and forced risky detours, raising urgent questions about safety planning, communication and accountability on one of India’s most crucial transport corridors.
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