PUNE, July 15 -- A preliminary investigation by the Pune Regional Transport Office (RTO) into the fatal Jejuri accident-in which a truck ploughed into a group of Warkaris killing three women-uncovered multiple serious violations. The RTO's preliminary report, submitted to its headquarters after an inspection of the accident site, states that the 70-year-old truck driver was reportedly unwell and had consumed medication before getting behind the wheel. The inquiry also found that his driving licence had expired long ago, raising serious questions about how he continued to operate a heavy vehicle. The findings are expected to form a key part of the ongoing investigation. "Based on the preliminary examination, the RTO has initiated action under the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act. The truck has been seized and is currently in the custody of Jejuri Police Station for further investigation," said Deputy Regional Transport Officer Sandeep Khadse. The accident occurred between 8:30 am and 9 am on Monday on the Saswad-Jejuri Road (National Highway-965), about 500 metres ahead of the Belsar toll plaza towards Jejuri. According to the RTO's preliminary findings and information shared by Jejuri police, the truck accompanying the Ranganath Maharaj Pokharbisikar Dindi from Loha taluka in Nanded district, suddenly veered to the left side of the road where hundreds of Warkaris were walking as part of the Ashadhi Wari procession. The truck ran over several devotees, killing three women on the spot and injuring seven others. According to the vehicle registration records, the truck is registered with the Regional Transport Office, Nanded, in the name of Kashinath Balaji Jadhav, a resident of Kanjala Tanda in Kapashi Budruk village of Loha taluka in Nanded district. Jejuri police informed the RTO that the vehicle was being driven by Balaji Eknath Dak (70), a resident of Pimpalgaon Nimji in Nanded district. During questioning, the driver told police he felt dizzy after taking medication, lost control of the truck and crashed into the warkaris. The RTO inspection revealed several serious violations. Officials found that the driver did not possess a valid driving licence at the time of the accident and that his licence had expired long ago. The truck's mandatory Fitness Certificate and PUC Certificate had also lapsed....