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Thane Car Crash: Tata Sierra Car Plunges Into 20-Foot Construction Pit After Hitting Parked Vehicles; Three Injured

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Thane: Three people were injured after a Tata Sierra SUV on a test drive lost control, rammed into three parked vehicles and plunged into a nearly 20-foot-deep pit at an under-construction site in Panchpakhadi, Thane (West) on Tuesday evening.

A video of the incident, shared on Instagram by the handle ‘hellothankar’, shows the badly damaged vehicle lying overturned inside the deep ditch of an under construction building site. Several locals can be seen gathered around the site, looking at the vehicle as the aftermath of the crash unfolds.

The SUV had been taken out for a test drive from Heritage Motors, a Tata Motors showroom located nearby. During the drive, the vehicle allegedly went out of control while being driven at speed.

The driver was identified as Priya Kumari (36), a resident of Adharwadi in Kalyan. She was accompanied by two employees from the showroom, Mithilesh Paswan (48) and Chetan Deshmukh (30), who were present in the vehicle during the test drive.

The vehicle first rammed into three stationary vehicles parked along the roadside, including an auto rickshaw and two two-wheelers, before crashing through the barricade around a construction site. The SUV then plunged into the deep excavation pit, which had been dug for the construction of a residential building.

All three occupants of the car sustained injuries in the accident. They were rescued with the help of local residents and personnel from the Thane Municipal Corporation’s (TMC) Disaster Management Cell, who rushed to the spot after receiving information about the crash.

Yasin Tadvi, head of the disaster management cell, said that the airbags deployed during the crash helped prevent more serious injuries.

“The driver lost control of the vehicle, which first rammed into a parked auto rickshaw and two two-wheelers on the roadside before plunging into the 20-feet deep pit, dug for constructing a residential building. Local residents rushed to the spot and rescued the three occupants trapped inside the car before emergency teams arrived. Fortunately, the airbags deployed during the crash saved the occupants. Two of them sustained only minor injuries, and one was admitted for treatment to Kaushalya Hospital, nearby.

Priya Kumari suffered injuries to her head and waist and was admitted to Kaushalya Hospital for treatment. Mithilesh Paswan sustained minor injuries, while Chetan Deshmukh reportedly suffered a leg injury.

Authorities are likely to investigate the exact circumstances leading to the accident. The incident has also drawn attention to safety concerns around construction sites located close to busy roads.

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UP gangster wanted under Gangster Act arrested from Mumbai, major police operation UP police sent accused to UP

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Mumbai: Police has succeeded in arresting a gangster and gang leader from Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. He is residing here hiding his identity. Mumbai Police received information that he is hiding in Bay Hotel. After which Yellow Gate Police arrested gangster and gang leader Nishant Rajesh Singh (23), wanted in three cases in Sitapur. In the initial investigation, he tried to mislead the police, but later he told that he belongs to UP and later Mumbai Police contacted Uttar Pradesh Police and it came to know that he is wanted in three cases in Sitapur including theft, illegal weapons, Gangster Act, after which UP Police came to Mumbai today and took the accused into custody and took him to Uttar Pradesh. This operation was carried out by DCP Vijay Kant Sagar on the instructions of Mumbai Police Commissioner Devin Bharti.

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A very rare surgery: Rajawadi Hospital team successfully removes a 5.5 kg, 30 cm tumor from the uterus of a 46-year-old woman

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A 46-year-old woman from Mankhurd, Mumbai, had been suffering from health problems like persistent abdominal swelling, abdominal pain and difficulty in breathing for the past two years. In view of these symptoms, she sought treatment at the Outpatient Department (OPD) of the Gynaecology Department at BMC-run Seth Vadelal Chhatrapati Gandhi and Monji Amidas Vora Municipal General Hospital (Rajawadi Hospital) in Ghatkopar. The hospital team successfully removed a tumour weighing around 5.5 kg and measuring 30 cm from the patient’s uterus. As her symptoms worsened significantly, a comprehensive review of her medical history, physical examination and necessary diagnostic tests were conducted. These tests revealed a uterine tumour measuring around 30 cm. Initial diagnosis suggested that the mass was a ‘giant leiomyoma’ (fibroid). All necessary precautions and planning were taken to deal with possible complications during and after the surgery, and the procedure was performed later. Dr. Swadina B. Mohanty, Dr. Shalini Bagaria, Dr. Arva Kamble, and Dr. Kajal Salvi played a key role in the surgery performed by the Gynecology Department. Dr. Shreyash and Dr. Netra, under the guidance of anesthesiologist Dr. Chhavi, managed the anesthesia team. Additionally, surgical staff nurse Neelakshi Guru and her team provided vital support during the surgery. Due to the large size of the tumor and the extensive network of blood vessels, the surgery was performed with utmost care. The 5.5 kg tumor removed during the procedure has been sent for histopathological examination, and the final report is awaited. Post-surgery, the patient received specialized care and was discharged from the hospital on the fifth day in excellent health. Cases of such large uterine tumors are extremely rare.

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Immediate financial assistance and rehabilitation for the victims of the Bhiwandi Kohinoor building tragedy and strict action against the culprits. Abu Asim Azmi

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Mumbai: Maharashtra Samajwadi Party leader and MLA Abu Asim Azmi has written a letter to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Urban Development Minister Eknath Shinde, and Relief and Rehabilitation Minister Mukrandji Jadhav, appealing for justice for the victims of the tragic and serious incident of collapse of the four-storey Kohinoor building in Balaji Nagar area of ​​Bhiwandi city. Through the letter, MLA Abu Asim Azmi has put forward important demands and issues, including raising questions about administrative negligence.

The Bhiwandi Nizampur City Municipal Corporation had earlier declared the building ‘extremely dangerous’ and issued a notice. Despite this, the administration failed to take timely and concrete steps to ensure the safe rehabilitation of the residents. Lives were lost due to administrative delay and negligence. Along with immediate assistance to the deceased and injured, he demanded that the government immediately provide financial assistance to the families of the citizens who lost their lives in the accident and ensure that all the injured are provided with the best medical treatment at government expense. Regarding the structural audit of the most dangerous buildings, Azmi said that a ‘structural audit’ of all the dilapidated and most dangerous buildings in Bhiwandi city should be conducted immediately, and arrangements for the temporary and permanent rehabilitation of their residents should be made without delay. Azmi has also demanded strict action against the guilty officials and has said that strict legal and administrative action should be taken against the officials responsible for this major accident and the negligence associated with it. Abu Asim Azmi has appealed to the government to take suo motu notice of the matter and ensure that justice and relief reach the affected families in Bhiwandi as soon as possible.

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