India, Aug. 21 -- The Raigad district administration has imposed a complete ban on the movement of heavy vehicles on the Mumbai-Pune road, which passes through Bhor Ghat, considering frequent accidents on the stretch.

There have been at least 18 accidents involving heavy vehicles on the Bhor Ghat section of the road between 2021 and 2025. It was observed that a lot of vehicles carrying heavy goods were using this route in a bid to avoid paying the toll, said a police officer from Khopoli police station. "We consolidated data of accidents involving heavy vehicles and considered it necessary to place this ban," he said.

Officials noted that the Bor Ghat stretch of highway is steep and has dangerous curves. The frequent mishaps have also t...