One dead, one critical as PMPML bus hits two pedestrians at Pune's Katraj Chowk

A speeding PMPML bus hit two people who were crossing the road at Katraj Chowk in Pune at around 4.30 am on Sunday. A 24-year-old man died in the accident, while his 18-year-old companion is seriously injured. The bus driver is alleged to have fled the spot without stopping to help.

The accident took place on the Pune-Satara Road, in front of the vegetable market at Katraj Chowk. Police identified the deceased as Nihal Vilas Pawar (24), a resident of Katraj. The injured man, Rohan Gholve (18), lives in the same area.

According to Bharati Vidyapeeth police, the two were crossing the road when the bus came from behind. The driver is alleged to have lost control of the vehicle and knocked both of them down.

Both were rushed to a private hospital in Dhankawadi. Pawar died there during treatment. Gholve is still being treated for serious injuries.

Police have obtained the bus's registration number and have also identified the driver. Efforts are on to trace and arrest him.