Eight people were killed and four injured when a speeding car slammed into a stationary pickup van outside an eatery on Jejuri–Morgaon Road around 6:45 PM on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. The victims included the car’s driver, café staff, and bystanders—among them a woman and two children. The injured include two children, now receiving treatment. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident and the role of excessive speed is under scrutiny .

Location: In front of a café near Kirloskar Company, Jejuri–Morgaon Road, Pune district

Time: 6:45 PM, Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Casualties: 8 dead (car occupants, café staff, bystanders); 4 injured (including two children)

Cause: Speeding car collided with a stationary pickup van

Investigation: Ongoing; authorities are examining speed and road safety conditions

This devastating event highlights persistent concerns about high-speed driving in areas with heavy pedestrian and roadside activity. Enforcement of speed limits and improved roadside safety measures may be needed to help prevent similar tragedies.

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