Pune, June 1 -- Former MLA Ulhas Pawar escaped unhurt today after his vehicle met with an accident near Nerle village at Peth Naka on the Pune-Kolhapur Highway, where bridge construction work is currently underway.
Although Pawar sustained no injuries, the rear portion of his vehicle was damaged after it was hit by another vehicle from behind while he was travelling from Pune towards Kolhapur.
Following the incident, Shiv Sena leader and MLA Neelam Gorhe contacted Pawar over the phone to enquire about his well-being and advised him to take necessary precautions.
The accident has once again highlighted safety concerns on the Pune-Kolhapur Highway, where ongoing road and bridge construction activities have reportedly created difficulties f...