31 August,2026 01:24 PM IST | Hingoli | mid-day online correspondent
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A 50-year-old police constable was killed after his motorcycle collided head-on with a speeding truck in Maharashtra's Hingoli district, officials said on Monday.
The fatal accident occurred near Hiwara village in Aundha tehsil during the intervening night of Sunday and Monday, when the policeman was returning after completing bandobast duty at Aundha.
The deceased constable was identified as Murlidhar Jadhav, who was posted at Basamba police station in Hingoli tehsil.
According to police, Jadhav was travelling towards Basamva village from Aundha on his motorcycle after completing his security duty. When he reached the area near Hiwara village, his motorcycle collided with a truck that was approaching from the opposite direction.
A police official said the truck was travelling at high speed when the collision took place. The impact resulted in serious injuries to Jadhav.
Aundha Assistant Police Inspector Shyamrao Dongre confirmed that the constable succumbed to his injuries following the accident.
The incident occurred after Jadhav had completed his assigned bandobast duty at Aundha and was on his way back towards his destination.
Following the accident, the local police were informed and the necessary procedures were initiated. Officials are now investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision and are examining the sequence of events that led to the motorcycle and truck crashing into each other.
Police are also gathering details about the vehicles involved and the circumstances in which the truck was travelling on the road at the time of the accident.
Jadhav was serving at Basamba police station in Hingoli tehsil. His death has resulted in a loss for the police department, as he was returning from an official security assignment when the accident occurred.
Further details regarding the incident and any legal action arising from the collision are awaited. The incident has prompted police to investigate the sequence of events leading to the head-on collision.
The authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the exact circumstances behind the fatal crash.
The accident also highlights the risks faced by police personnel while travelling after completing security duties, particularly during late-night hours and on roads shared with heavy vehicles.
(With inputs from PTI)
