A devastating collision between a car and a motorcycle claimed seven lives and left two others critically injured late Wednesday night near Dindori town in Maharashtra’s Nashik district, police reported. The accident occurred near a nursery on the Vani-Dindori road, with authorities receiving an alert at 11:57 PM.

According to officials, both vehicles veered off the road and plunged into a small canal following the impact. Emergency response teams, including police and rescue agencies, swiftly arrived at the scene to conduct a rescue operation. The two injured individuals were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The police are investigating the cause of the crash, which has sent shockwaves through the local community. Further details about the victims’ identities and the circumstances of the accident are yet to be released.

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