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Deputy CM Eknath Shinde Orders Medical Care For Chembur Accident Victims, Assures Dialogue On Reservation Sub-Classification Issue
24htopnews | July 1, 2026 2:08 PM CST

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde directed authorities to ensure immediate and proper medical treatment for students injured in the Chembur school bus accident where a tree fell on the vehicle. He also reviewed the incident with local MPs and MLAs. Officials were instructed to check monsoon tree maintenance and strengthen preventive measures to avoid similar incidents.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday directed authorities to ensure immediate and proper medical treatment for students injured after a tree fell on a school bus in Chembur. He also assured that the state government would hold discussions with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to find an appropriate solution to concerns over reservation sub-classification.

Shinde Says He Spoke to MP Shewale and MLA Kate at Site

Taking serious note of the Chembur incident, Shinde said he had spoken to MP Rahul Shewale and MLA Prakash Kate, who were present at the accident site. The injured students were shifted to a nearby hospital, and instructions were issued to doctors to provide prompt treatment and closely monitor their condition.

Shinde said the government would ascertain whether tree pruning had been carried out before the monsoon and stressed the need for timely maintenance to prevent such incidents in the future. He added that necessary directions would be issued to the concerned authorities to strengthen preventive measures during the rainy season.


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