Eight pilgrims killed after pickup van falls into well in Maharashtra’s Solapur

At least eight people, including four women and four children, were killed after a pickup van carrying pilgrims plunged into a roadside well in Maharashtra’s Solapur.

Post Published By: Rohit Goyal

Updated : 14 June 2026, 8:28 PM IST

pickup van plunges into well in Solapur

Solapur: At least eight people, including four women and four children, were killed after a pickup van carrying pilgrims plunged into a roadside well in Maharashtra’s Solapur district on Sunday evening. Seven others sustained injuries and are undergoing treatment at a hospital.

The victims were residents of Ranjani village in the Pandharpur region and were reportedly travelling on a pilgrimage when the accident occurred.

Vehicle Veers Off Road

According to police, the incident took place near Tandulwadi village in Malshiras tehsil of Solapur district. The pickup van, carrying 15 passengers, reportedly veered off the road and fell into a well situated along the roadside.

Preliminary investigations suggest that the driver lost control of the vehicle, resulting in the fatal accident.

Rescue Operation Launched

Solapur Superintendent of Police Atul Kulkarni said eight people lost their lives in the incident, while seven others were injured.

Local authorities, police personnel, and emergency response teams rushed to the spot and launched a rescue operation. The injured passengers were pulled out of the well and shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment.

Investigation Underway

Officials also undertook efforts to retrieve the vehicle from the well and ensure that all passengers had been accounted for. The condition of the injured is being closely monitored, while authorities continue to investigate the circumstances leading to the accident.