Pune: Two Trainee Pilots Dead, Two Injured in Late-Night Drunken Driving Incident
In a tragic late-night incident on Monday, December 9, two trainee pilots lost their lives, and two others sustained injuries in a car accident on Baramati-Bhigwan Road near Jainikwadi village in Pune. The accident occurred at approximately 3:15 a.m. when their Tata Harrier SUV overturned, leading to a devastating crash.
Details of the Victims
- Deceased:
- Takshu Sharma (21): Resident of Delhi.
- Aditya Kanse (21): Resident of Mumbai.
Both succumbed to their injuries at the spot.
- Injured:
- Krishna Ishu Singh (21): Resident of Bihar, sustained injuries but survived the crash.
- Cheshta Bishnoi (21): Resident of Rajasthan, critically injured and unconscious, currently undergoing treatment at a nearby hospital.
Pune, Maharashtra | 2 trainee pilots were killed and two others were injured in an accident on Baramati Bhigwan Road near Jainikwadi village. They are trainee pilots of a private aviation academy in Baramati. Prima facie information suggests that all four were drunk and the… pic.twitter.com/z9Z6zrngj3
— ANI (@ANI) December 9, 2024
Incident Overview
According to the Pune rural police, all four victims were trainee pilots at Redbird Flight Training Academy, Baramati. The group reportedly embarked on a late-night drive after consuming alcohol, which has been identified as a major contributing factor to the accident. The vehicle, a Tata Harrier, overturned on the road, causing the fatalities and injuries.
Police Investigation
A case has been registered, and further investigation is underway to determine the full details of the incident. The involvement of alcohol has been confirmed by police officials.
