Unmarked Tractor Claims Youth's Life on Ashtavinayak Highway; Safety Concerns Rise

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News18•04-01-2026, 14:02
Unmarked Tractor Claims Youth's Life on Ashtavinayak Highway; Safety Concerns Rise
- •Kapil Kishor Ware (24) from Lakhangaon died after his two-wheeler hit a stationary sugarcane tractor on Ashtavinayak Highway in Kavathe Yamai, Pune.
- •The accident occurred around 11:30 PM when the tractor, parked due to a punctured wheel, lacked radium/reflectors, making it invisible in the dark.
- •Kapil suffered severe head injuries and died on the spot; his two-wheeler was completely wrecked.
- •The incident highlights the dangers of unmarked sugarcane-carrying tractors frequently parked on roads during the crushing season.
- •Calls for stricter enforcement of safety regulations for agricultural vehicles.
Why It Matters: Unmarked stationary tractors pose a deadly risk, leading to tragic accidents like Kapil Ware's death.
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