Three of a family killed in accident in Malegaon

Nashik: Three members of a family died after their motorcycle was hit by a pick-up van near Vanpat Phata on Kusumba Road in Malegaon taluka on Wednesday evening.Police identified them as Raju alias Rajendra Nana Mane (42), his wifeBalabai alias Balubai Raju Mane (35) and their daughter Bhatabai Rajendra Mane (18) of Tisgaon, Dhule district.They had gone to Nandgaon in connection with a marriage proposal for Bhatabai, police said. They had planned to go to Dongrale to stay overnight at a relative’s house before heading home to Dhule the next day.All three suffered serious injuries in the accident that occurred around 6pm. The pick-up van, which was coming from the opposite direction, overturned after the collision.The collision drew the attention of passers-by on the road, who then called police and ambulance. When the family of three was taken to Malegaon general hospital, they were declared brought dead.Sub-inspector Damodar Kale, who is investigating the case, said the pick-up driver was arrested on Wednesday. He was produced before a court on Thursday and remanded in judicial custody.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Nashik | Silver Rate in Nashik | Bank Holidays in Nashik | Public Holidays in Nashik | Petrol Price in Nashik | Diesel Price in Nashik | CNG Price in Nashik | LPG Price in NashikStay updated with the latest Nashik news. Download the TOI App.