17 killed after tempo hits barricade on Pune-Satara highway

Khandala (Maharashtra): At least 17 people were killed when a tempo hit a barricade on Pune-Satara highway near Khandala early on Tuesday.

The tempo consisted of labourers and was heading from Vijapur to Shirval for work when the driver lost control, while taking a turn near the tunnel at Shirval.

Furthermore, 20 others were injured and taken to a nearby hospital.