**Wardha, <a href="/category/maharashtra" class="text-brand font-semibold hover:underline">Maharashtra</a>:** A tragic road accident in Hinganghat city of Maharashtra’s Wardha district claimed the lives of three schoolgirls on Independence Day, leaving the local community in deep shock.
The accident took place when a truck reportedly lost control and struck the three girls while they were travelling on the road. The collision was severe, and all three students sustained critical injuries.
Despite efforts to save them, the girls later succumbed to their injuries during treatment, according to preliminary information.
The deceased students have been identified as **Samruddhi Dhamse, Aarohi Chavare and Mirasha Shekh**. Their deaths have cast a pall of gloom over Hinganghat, with the tragedy occurring on a day when the country was celebrating Independence Day.
According to initial reports, the three schoolgirls were travelling on the road when the truck allegedly rammed into them. The impact left the students seriously injured and prompted an immediate response from people in the area.
The injured girls were taken for medical treatment, but their condition was reportedly critical. They could not survive their injuries, turning what should have been a day of celebration into a heartbreaking tragedy for their families and the local community.
The incident has once again raised concerns over road safety, particularly around areas where school students and other pedestrians frequently travel. Accidents involving heavy vehicles can have devastating consequences, especially when vehicles lose control in populated areas.
Families of the deceased students are now facing an unimaginable loss, while residents of Hinganghat have expressed grief over the deaths of the young girls.
Authorities are expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the crash and determine how the accident occurred. Further details regarding the truck, the driver and the official investigation are awaited.
The tragic incident has left the Hinganghat community mourning the loss of three young lives and has brought renewed attention to the need for greater caution and road-safety measures on busy routes.