A young woman narrowly escaped serious injury after a sand-laden truck collided with her scooter on Belapur Road in Shrirampur, Maharashtra. The incident occurred when the truck turned abruptly and struck the two-wheeler travelling alongside it. The collision brought the woman dangerously close to the heavy vehicle, but she managed to hold on to its front bumper and avoid falling beneath its wheels. The incident was captured on CCTV footage, drawing attention to road safety concerns involving heavy vehicles and two-wheeler riders.

According to the available footage, the truck was travelling along Belapur Road when it suddenly turned right and struck the scooter. The impact caused the two-wheeler to topple, leaving the woman in the path of the moving vehicle. She grabbed the truck’s front bumper and held on as it continued moving, preventing herself from falling beneath the wheels. Her quick reaction helped her escape what could have been a much more serious accident.

After the collision, the woman managed to get back on her feet and move towards her scooter as people nearby gathered at the scene. The truck driver subsequently stepped out of the vehicle and appeared to engage in an argument with people present, according to reports. As more local residents gathered, the driver reportedly left the scene. The circumstances surrounding the incident have raised questions about the conduct of the driver following the collision.

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Eyewitnesses reportedly claimed that the truck did not have a number plate and was linked to sand auction activities in Mahalgaon, in Maharashtra’s Vaijapur area. These claims have prompted concerns among local residents about the movement of sand-laden vehicles and whether the trucks operating in the region are complying with transport regulations. However, the reported connection to the sand auction and the vehicle’s registration status would require confirmation from the relevant authorities.

The incident has renewed calls for stricter monitoring of heavy vehicles operating on local roads. Residents have demanded action against vehicles allegedly travelling at excessive speeds or operating without the required permits and registration details. The collision also highlights the risks faced by two-wheeler riders when heavy vehicles make sudden turns without sufficient clearance. Further details about any police investigation or action against the truck driver were not available in the published report.

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