Five Pilgrims Die in Car Crash on Maharashtra's Pune-Solapur Highway

A car carrying pilgrims from Panvel to Akkalkot crashed into a tree late Saturday night near Devdi Pati village on Maharashtra's Pune-Solapur Highway, killing five occupants on the spot. One woman survived and is critically injured. The vehicle was severely damaged after veering off the road. Mohol police have launched an investigation into the cause, with speed and loss of control suspected. Authorities are identifying victims and urging caution on highways at night.