Jalna, November 4, 2026 | Special Correspondent: A truck accident has once again damaged the safety wall of the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar flyover near Nutan Vasahat. The truck reportedly struck the wall and fell from the bridge. Advocate Mahesh Dhannawat said the crash caused loss of life and property and criticised Jalna Municipal Corporation for not immediately starting reconstruction of the damaged barrier.
An earlier accident and a two-year delay
According to Dhannawat, a previous accident had broken the flyover’s safety wall, which then remained unrepaired for nearly two years. During this year’s Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti, the corporation painted the flyover but left the damaged wall as it was. Dhannawat complained that public safety should come before cosmetic improvements: the wall should be rebuilt first and painting should follow. The corporation subsequently constructed the wall after his representations.
Why the reconstructed wall mattered
In the latest crash, a truck broke through the wall and fell below the flyover. Dhannawat believes the existing barrier reduced the severity of the collision to some extent. Without it, he said, buildings and residents in the Bhagyanagar area below could have faced even greater danger. This assessment has not been independently established by a technical investigation, but the renewed gap in the barrier raises immediate safety concerns for traffic using the bridge.
Complaint at 5 p.m.; questions over official response
Dhannawat said he visited the municipal corporation at around 5 p.m. on November 4 to submit a written complaint. According to his account, the commissioner was away and the deputy commissioner was having tea and snacks in the mayor’s cabin. He alleged that no responsible official was available to hear the urgent grievance. “People’s lives are at risk while tea and snacks continue. Is the corporation waiting for a third accident?” he asked.
Rebuild now; recover costs later
In his written representation, Dhannawat demanded that the corporation rebuild the safety wall immediately using its own funds rather than wait for an insurance settlement or compensation. It should then seek recovery of the expense from the truck owner or the insurance company, subject to the applicable law and policy coverage. He also urged temporary protective barriers, warning signs and traffic-management measures until permanent repairs are complete.
“Administrative procedures can continue, but a lost life cannot be brought back,” Dhannawat said, stressing that the safety of motorists and nearby residents must come first. The focus now turns to how quickly the corporation will secure the site and complete reconstruction.
Editor’s note: The allegations concerning municipal officials are attributed to Adv. Dhannawat. Official casualty figures, technical findings and the corporation’s response have not been independently verified.
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