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Two Dead as Silver-Laden Van Crashes on Mumbai–Ahmedabad Highway in Palghar

Police secured the 600 kg consignment following a large security deployment.

Overview

  • The silver transport van that crashed near the Charoti flyover Friday morning left two people dead and one injured.
  • The cargo totaled about 600 kilograms of silver bars valued at roughly Rs 17.66 crore.
  • Police said the van, owned by Nakoda Bullion and operated by Modison Ltd on a Mumbai-to-Vapi run, lost control, hit the divider, crossed into oncoming lanes, and struck a trailer.
  • Officers recovered the bullion, took it into police custody for safekeeping, and used a crane to clear the wreck so traffic could move again.
  • A large force locked down the site because of the high-value load and an armed guard in the van, and investigators have opened a probe into the cause.