Raigad Bus Accident: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde Visits Spot, Meets Injured In Hospital — IN PICS

At least 13 people died and more than 29 were injured after a bus fell into a ditch in Raigad's Khopoli area in Maharashtra on Saturday. Raigad police said operations are underway.(Image: PTI)

The bus fell in the ditch of Khandala. According to the sources close to ABP News, the bus was going to Kharghar from Old Pune Mumbai Highway. Kharghar's Dhol Tasha Pathak had come for the program in Pune. The accident occurred while people were returning after the program. (Image: PTI )

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde expressed grief over the accident and has announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh for the family members of the deceased. He said free treatment will be provided to the injured. (Image: ANI)

Shinde also met the victims of the bus accident at a private hospital in Panvel's Kalamboli. (Image: ANI )

After meeting the victims of the incident, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde arrived at Raigad's Khopoli area, where the incident took place, to take stock of the situation. (Image: ANI )

Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis regarding a road accident. Devendra Fadnavis said that this was a very unfortunate incident that happened in Raigad's Khopoli area. There were 41 passengers on that bus, 12 passengers died on the spot. (Image: ANI )

Fadnavis said, as quoted by ANI, This was a very unfortunate incident that happened in Raigad's Khopoli area. There were 41 passengers on that bus, 12 passengers died on the spot, rest of the passengers have been taken out.” He added the injured persons are under treatment and an inquiry has been ordered to find the reason behind the accident. (Image: ANI )

Raigad SP Somnath Gharge said, “This incident took place around 4-4:30 am. So far 29 people have been rescued and admitted to a hospital. This bus was coming from Pune.” (Image: ANI )