Unmanned PMC road maintenance vehicle speeds in reverse on glyover in western India
by Aditi VermaA Pune Municipal Corporation road maintenance vehicle was caught speeding in reverse without a driver in western India’s Maharashtra.
The incident took place on the Vaiduwadi flyover in the Hadapsar area of Pune on August 4.
Visuals showed a four-wheeled tempo, marked with “Pune Municipal Corporation,” racing in reverse at a high speed without anyone in the driver’s seat. The empty vehicle created a hazardous situation, posing a severe risk to public safety.
Late Sunday night, residents of Pune’s Hadapsar area witnessed a startling incident involving a Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) road maintenance vehicle. The event, which took place around 11:45 PM on the Vaiduwadi flyover, was captured on video and quickly went viral on social media platforms.
Fortunately, the late hour meant that traffic was light, preventing what could have been a catastrophic accident. The rogue vehicle eventually came to a stop after crashing into a road divider, avoiding any significant damage or injury.
Authorities are currently investigating the incident to determine the cause of the vehicle’s uncontrolled reverse movement. As of now, the exact reason behind the malfunction remains unknown.
This incident has highlighted the need for stricter safety measures and oversight in municipal operations to prevent similar occurrences in the future.