Nashik: A series of accidents has been reported in Nashik since this morning, as roads in the area stretching from Aurangabad Naka to Dwarka have become muddy and slippery due to the rain. Reports indicate that as many as ten accidents have occurred in this locality so far today.
In the Dwarka area, a two-wheeler rider was seriously injured after his vehicle skidded. Suffering from bleeding from his nose and mouth, he was immediately rushed to a private hospital for treatment by other motorists present at the scene.
The city has been witnessing a spate of accidents caused by potholes for some time now. In the Amrutdham-Hirawadi area, two youths, Kunal Mahale and Prabhakar Mane, sustained serious injuries after their two-wheeler skidded into a pothole; reports suggest they required eight to ten stitches. It is estimated that potholes and incomplete roadworks in the city have claimed five lives and left over a hundred people injured so far.
Despite the Municipal Corporation’s claims of a "pothole-free Nashik," citizens are expressing their dissatisfaction with the administration by sharing videos of the potholes on social media. Comments such as "The roads are muddy and full of potholes; accidents won't stop" and "The pothole-filling work is merely a token gesture" are circulating widely.
Citizens have demanded immediate action from the Municipal Corporation administration. With the rising number of accidents caused by mud, potholes, and slippery road conditions, there is a strong demand for the administration to urgently undertake repairs and implement safety measures.
