Mumbai–Pune Expressway Snarl Forces Industrialist to Take Helicopter

A 32-hour traffic jam on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, caused by a gas tanker accident, left thousands stranded. Industrialist Dr. Sudhir Mehta, stuck for eight hours, resorted to a helicopter to return to Pune. He highlighted the need for emergency helipads and criticized the deteriorating condition of the highway, calling it a dangerous gamble.

Mumbai–Pune Expressway Snarl Forces Industrialist to Take Helicopter
A 32-hour traffic jam on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, caused by a gas tanker accident, left thousands stranded. Industrialist Dr. Sudhir Mehta, stuck for eight hours, resorted to a helicopter to return to Pune. He highlighted the need for emergency helipads and criticized the deteriorating condition of the highway, calling it a dangerous gamble.