Rescue On Bavdhan-Warje Road: Heroic Fire Brigade Saves Auto Driver

By Prashant for PuneriPages.in

We’ve all had those moments on the road where we think, “What if something goes wrong?” For one autorickshaw driver in Pune, that fear became real—and it happened frighteningly fast.

Just the other day on Bavdhan-Warje road—a stretch I’ve driven on countless times myself—an autorickshaw rammed into a divider. The impact? Brutal. The auto was a crumpled mess, and the driver was pinned inside.

I wasn’t there, but I can picture it vividly: cars slowing down, people rushing over, someone frantically calling emergency services. And then, like clockwork, Pune’s Fire Brigade team from Kothrud arrived. This is the part that really stuck with me.

With steady hands and professional calm, they cut through the wreckage using special rescue tools—tools I wouldn’t even know the names of. No panic. No yelling. Just a team doing what they do best: saving lives. Within minutes, the driver was freed and rushed to medical care.

This isn’t just a news story—this is a reminder. Our roads can change lives in an instant.

What Went Wrong?

Now, Bavdhan-Warje road is not some poorly built shortcut. It’s wide, fairly well maintained, and honestly one of the smoother stretches in this part of town. But maybe that’s exactly why it’s dangerous.

Wide open roads lull us into a false sense of safety. Maybe it was speed. Maybe a mechanical issue. Maybe a second of distraction. Police are still looking into the exact cause, but the bigger message? Accidents don’t care how good the road looks.

Let’s Be Real: We Can Prevent These

You and I—we all drive every day. But how often do we really think about safety unless something terrible happens?

Here’s a quick checklist I personally swear by:

✅ Slow down on open stretches. Trust me, you’re not saving that much time.
✅ Get your vehicle checked regularly. One loose brake can be the difference between life and death.
✅ Avoid zoning out. Long roads make the mind wander. Stay sharp.
✅ Know your emergency contacts. 108 for ambulance, 112 for police/fire. Save them now.

Respect Where It’s Due

Let me take a second here—hats off to the Fire Brigade team. They didn’t just save a life; they reminded me (and hopefully now, you) of the kind of heroes we have walking among us.

We see them in traffic, in news snippets, behind a crowd. But rarely do we stop and appreciate just how skilled and dependable they are.

So next time you’re on Bavdhan-Warje road, or any road for that matter, ease off the pedal a bit. Look around. Be aware. Because one second can change everything.

Stay safe, Pune. And if you’ve got a story or experience like this, I’d honestly love to hear it. Message me or drop a comment—let’s talk.