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Six Injured as Doctor’s Car Hits Parked Vehicles in Kalyan West

Police are probing whether human error or a mechanical fault caused the crash.

Overview

  • The driver, identified as Dr. Sanjay Bendale, was detained by Khadakpada Police and an offence was registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
  • Two of the six injured sustained grievous wounds and are undergoing treatment at a private hospital, while four suffered minor injuries.
  • The collision occurred in the Vertex area of Kalyan West in Thane district, with the car ramming into three to four vehicles parked along the roadside.
  • The impact heavily damaged nearby two-wheelers as local residents rushed to assist and transported the injured to a nearby hospital.
  • Investigators are examining whether a technical failure or driver error led to the loss of control, with witness statements and CCTV footage under review.