Pune: At least eight people died and more than 20 sustained injuries in a tragic accident that took place near the Navale bridge on the Pune-Bengaluru highway on Thursday.

The accident took place when two containers collided with each other, causing the vehicles to catch fire, after which a speeding container hit several vehicles, officials said.

The injured were immediately rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment, with several reported to be in critical condition.

Fire Brigade and Police teams rushed to the spot. The fire, which had engulfed two container trucks and a car, was successfully brought under control.

Rescue efforts are ongoing to remove a car that was severely crushed and trapped between the two containers.

The police sources said that the incident occurred when the two

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