Youth dies in Bhiwandi pothole crash

Bhiwandi: A tragic accident on the Bhiwandi-Kalyan road has claimed the life of a 19-year-old college student due to poor road conditions. Raj Niranjan Singh, a B.Com student and the only son in his family, died on the spot near Saibaba Mandir in the Temghar area early Thursday morning. The accident was caused by an uneven road surface and potholes, leading to the two-wheeler skidding and Singh being run over by a container truck.

Raj Singh was riding home with a friend on a two-wheeler when the vehicle lost balance due to a pothole. Both fell onto the road, and a container truck approaching from behind ran over Raj, killing him instantly. His friend, who was riding pillion, survived the accident. A case has been registered at the Shantinagar Police Station, and the driver of the container truck has been booked.

The condition of roads in Bhiwandi both in urban and rural areas continues to worsen, posing serious risks to commuters. Uneven surfaces caused by concrete patches and paver blocks, along with large potholes, have made travel dangerous, particularly for two-wheeler riders. This year alone, six lives have been lost in similar incidents caused by potholes in the Bhiwandi region.

Following the incident, Raj’s family and local residents have expressed deep grief and anger. “How many more lives will it take for the administration to wake up?” questioned Raj’s family in anguish. His father, Niranjan Singh, said, “My son died because of a pothole. Just look at the condition of that road. If there was no pothole, my son would still be alive today. He was my only child. What are we supposed to do now?”

Senior Police Inspector Vinayak Gaikwad confirmed the details of the accident and stated that a thorough investigation is underway.

The tragic death of the young student has sparked outrage in the community, with residents demanding urgent and permanent solutions to the worsening road conditions and traffic issues in the city.