Mumbai accident: Seven killed, several injured as bus rams into pedestrians
PTC News Desk: At least seven people have been killed and several others were injured after a bus rammed into pedestrians and vehicles at SG Barve Marg in Kurla West on Monday night.
The Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport Undertaking (BEST) bus was on its way towards Andheri when the accident took place in Kurla West. The bus collided with 30-40 vehicles over a 100-meter stretch before crashing into the RCC column of the Solomon Building, breaking its compound wall.
#WATCH | Mumbai: Visuals from the accident spot in Kurla where a BEST bus lost control yesterday and rammed into multiple vehicles, killing 4 people and injuring 25 pic.twitter.com/jPHVFww1e6 — ANI (@ANI) December 10, 2024
"In Kurla, the BEST bus lost control and crushed a few vehicles. 25 people got injured and 7 people have died. Injured people are being treated at hospitals... the driver of the bus has been taken into custody...inquiry is underway..." Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone 5) Ganesh Gawde said.
The wounded persons were immediately rushed to the hospital and are undergoing treatment. Out of the injured ones, two were brought dead, according to hospital officials. The death toll is also expected to rise as reported by the officials.
- PTC NEWS
