December 9th 2024.
The exact cause of the tragic crash that occurred in Mumbai, India is still unknown, but officials suspect that the bus's brake malfunctioned. The incident resulted in the loss of four precious lives as a bus driver lost control and careened into a bustling street market. It happened in the eastern suburb of Kurla around 9:50 pm, leaving chaos and devastation in its wake.
Eyewitnesses reported that the bus was speeding off the main road and onto a crowded footpath, crashing into several cars and injuring dozens of people in front of the Anjuman-e-Islam school. The bus, which was numbered 332 and on its way from Kurla to Andheri train stations, then crashed into the gates of a nearby housing society along Kurla West Railway Station Road. The exact number of passengers on board at the time of the accident is still unclear, but it is confirmed that at least 29 people were injured.
According to The Indian Express, the official death toll is yet to be determined. However, the bus driver, who was immediately arrested, was also injured and taken to the hospital for treatment. The police have launched an investigation into the incident and are working to determine the exact cause of the brake failure.
Photographs from the scene show the street filled with onlookers and traffic at a complete standstill. It took an hour to recover the wreckage of the bus, which had caused significant damage to the surrounding area. Kurla West Railway Station Road is a busy and congested route, as reported by The Times of India. It connects the Bandra Kurla Complex business district to SCLR, a major motorway, making it a popular route for commuters.
Unfortunately, the street is also notorious for traffic accidents due to its narrow lanes and heavy traffic. To add to the chaos, a growing number of street vendors have set up illegal shops along the market area, further congesting the already busy road. Dr. Padmashree Ahire, the medical superintendent at Kurla Bhabha Hospital, stated that 20 injured individuals had been brought in so far, out of which, three were declared dead. She also mentioned that ten people were in critical condition, and more are expected to arrive for treatment.
Mangesh Kudalkar, the Kurla legislator, expressed his condolences for the victims and their families and assured that he would ask the government to provide compensation to the loved ones of the deceased. The bus involved in the accident was operated by BEST, a state-owned bus company, which has a responsibility to ensure the safety of its passengers and the general public. The incident has left the entire community in shock and mourning, and it serves as a reminder to prioritize road safety at all times.
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