6 killed after car on way to Maharashtra temple falls into 800-foot ravine The vehicle was headed towards the Saptashrungi Mata temple when the driver reportedly lost control while attempting to overtake near the Bhavari waterfall. AdvertisementThe wreckage of the car was found some 800 feet down the ravine. (Screengrab)India Today News DeskNashik, Maharashtra,UPDATED: Dec 7, 2025 20:30 ISTWritten By: Vivek KumarSix members of a family from died after their vehicle plunged into an 800-foot ravine on the stretch leading to a famous shrine in Maharashtra's Nashik district on Sunday. The Innova car, bearing registration number MH15 BN 555, was headed towards the Saptashrungi Mata temple when the driver reportedly lost control while attempting to overtake near the Bhavari waterfall, a stretch known for its sharp curves and narrow road. advertisementThe vehicle veered off the edge and crashed into the deep valley below, killing all occupants on the spot. Police said all six victims belonged to the Patel family and were travelling together for a temple visit. The victims were identified as Kirti Patel (50), Rasila Patel (50), Vitthal Patel (65), Lata Patel (60), Pachan Patel (60) and Maniben Patel (60).
