Pune, Nov 14: A day after a horrific accident on Navale Bridge on the Mumbai-Bengaluru highway claimed eight lives in the city, the Pune Municipal Corporation on Friday held a meeting to identify immediate and long-term preventive measures.

Steep Descent, Overspeeding and Heavy Traffic Identified as Key Causes

The steep descent, lane violation, overspeeding and the high volume of heavy vehicle traffic contribute to frequent accidents on this nearly 10-km stretch between Jambhulwadi and Warje, officials said in the meeting.

Eight Killed, 14 Injured in Thursday’s Crash

Eight persons were killed and 14 others injured after a car got crushed between two large container trucks on Navale Bridge -- which is infamous for fatal accidents -- on Thursday evening.

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