Saptashrungi Ghat Tragedy: 6 Patel Family Members Killed in Car Plunge

• Six members of the Patel family died after their Innova car fell 800 feet into a valley at Saptashrungi Ghat near Monkey Point.
• The family, all aged 50-70, was returning from Saptashrungi Mata darshan when the accident occurred.
• Rescue operations are underway to retrieve the bodies from the deep valley, which is hampering efforts.
• The deceased have been identified as Kirti Patel, Rashilaptel, Vitthal Patel, Lata Patel, Pachan Patel, and Mani Ben Patel.
• Speeding is speculated as a possible cause, as the car broke protective walls and was completely destroyed.

Why It Matters: This tragic accident highlights the devastating impact of road safety failures.