High-Speed Cloth Tempo Slams into Divider at Ajrai, Flips Over as Wheels Fly Off
A Miracle Escape on Gandevi-Navsari Highway: A high-speed Eicher tempo (DD-01-9876) carrying massive cloth rolls from Bhiwandi to Kadodara loses control near Ajrai bus stop, causing mechanical chaos.
A horrific road accident sent shockwaves through the early hours of Sunday on the Gandevi-Navsari State Highway. An Eicher tempo, loaded to capacity with rolls of high-quality cloth, met with a violent end near the Ajrai bus stop. The impact of the crash was so severe that the vehicle’s rear wheels, along with the axle, were completely ripped off from the chassis and became wedged inside the road divider. While the vehicle lay mangled and upside down, the driver and cleaner experienced what witnesses are calling a “divine intervention,” escaping the wreckage with only minor injuries despite the total destruction of the tempo.
Did the Greed to Save Toll Tax Lead to Disaster?
Preliminary reports suggest that the Eicher tempo (Registration No: DD-01-9876) was traveling from the textile hub of Bhiwandi, near Mumbai, destined for the industrial zone of Kadodara in Surat. Interestingly, instead of sticking to the National Highway (NH-48), the driver chose the narrower Gandevi-Navsari State Highway.
Local discussions at the accident site indicate that the driver likely diverted to this route to evade the mandatory toll tax payments on the National Highway. This shortcut, however, turned into a nightmare when the driver lost control over the steering wheel near Ajrai. The tempo hit the concrete divider with such velocity that it flipped 180 degrees, scattering the heavy cloth rolls across the asphalt.
The Intensity of the Impact: Wheels Detached
The sheer force of the collision was evident from the mechanical carnage left behind. The back tires were forcefully ejected from the vehicle and remained trapped in the metal and concrete of the divider. The front of the tempo was crushed, and the cargo area was ripped open.
Because it was early Sunday morning, the usually busy state highway was relatively empty. Had this accident occurred during peak hours, it could have involved multiple other vehicles and pedestrians waiting at the Ajrai bus stop. Local residents rushed to the scene immediately upon hearing the thunderous sound of the crash and assisted the traumatized driver and cleaner out of the cabin.
No Official Police Complaint Yet
Despite the magnitude of the property damage and the disruption caused to the morning traffic, it has been reported that no official police complaint has been filed at the local station yet. The traffic on the highway was temporarily halted as a crane was summoned to lift the upside-down wreckage and clear the scattered textile goods.
Accident Statistics at a Glance:
| Feature | Details |
| Accident Location | Near Ajrai Bus Stop, Gandevi-Navsari Highway |
| Vehicle Involved | Eicher Tempo (DD-01-9876) |
| Origin & Destination | Bhiwandi (Mumbai) to Kadodara (Surat) |
| Primary Cause | Loss of control; Collision with road divider |
| Extent of Damage | Vehicle flipped; Rear axle and wheels detached |
Safety Warning for State Highway Commuters
This incident highlights a growing concern in the Navsari and Valsad districts: the influx of heavy vehicles on narrow state highways. Drivers often prioritize saving small amounts on toll taxes over the safety of the route. The high-speed maneuvering of heavy vehicles on these roads, which are not designed for such loads, frequently leads to fatal outcomes. The Ajrai crash serves as a stern warning to all transporters: a shortcut might save a few rupees, but it could cost a life.
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