A serious accident involving a garbage collection vehicle has raised safety concerns in Bhayandar West after an elderly woman was critically injured on April 3. The incident occurred around 8:30 am near Bhadrakali Temple when a dumper operated by the Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation was reversing in the area. During the manoeuvre, the vehicle allegedly struck the woman, crushing her leg under its wheels. The impact caused severe injuries, leaving bystanders shocked and prompting immediate efforts to rush her for urgent medical assistance.
The injured woman was immediately taken to a nearby hospital, where she is currently undergoing treatment for her injuries. While her exact condition has not been officially disclosed, the injuries sustained are serious in nature and require close medical attention. The vehicle involved in the incident is operated by contractor Global Waste Management Pvt. Ltd.. The accident has raised concerns among residents regarding safety protocols followed during garbage collection, especially in crowded localities where such heavy vehicles operate regularly without adequate precautionary measures in place.
Social Media Reacts:
A video of this accident was posted on Instagram by a page @gemsofmbmc. The incident has sparked outrage among local residents, who have questioned the apparent lack of safety precautions during the operation. Many have raised concerns over why no staff member was present to guide the driver while reversing the heavy vehicle, calling it a serious lapse in basic safety norms. Residents have termed the incident as negligence that puts innocent lives at risk on a daily basis. They have demanded strict accountability from authorities and immediate corrective measures to ensure that such incidents are not repeated in the future.
A user commented on Instagram, "This is happening every street in mira bhy they see their convenience in reversing the truck." Another user wrote, "Mira Bhayandar world best smart City for a reason because of corrupted mla and mayor." Another user commented, "BMC Garbage trucks ke driver Nasha karke chalatey hai hamesha. (BMC Grabage truck drivers always drive in intoxicated state."