Palghar: Heavy overnight rainfall on Saturday led to waterlogging on the road in Saphale, causing a luxury bus to get stranded and triggering panic among passengers. Local residents and administration stepped in to ensure the safety of women onboard.

The incident occurred when volunteers from Sarpmitra visited the area to assess the water situation and spotted the bus stuck in the floodwaters. They immediately informed Rajesh (Bunty) Mhatre, Deputy Sarpanch of Umbar Pada-Saphale Gram Panchayat. Recognizing the urgency, Mhatre rushed to the site with his JCB to assist in the rescue operation.

The luxury bus had traveled from Manpada in Kalyan-Dombivli to Palghar for a visit to the Navadevi temple. However, the floodwater was deeper than anticipated, and the bus stalled. Its starter faile

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