Mumbai Accident: 9 Walkers Injured in Lalbaugh as Drunk Passenger Grabs Steering Wheel of BEST Bus During Tiff with Driver

Mumbai, September 2: The driver of the bus lost control of the wheel due to the passenger's action, and the vehicle knocked down pedestrians, cars and two-wheelers in the city's Lalbaugh area of Mumbai.

Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) Undertaking is the transport wing of Mumbai civic body BMC. According to the official from Kalachowki police station, an electric vehicle on Route 66 (from Ballard Pier in south Mumbai) was on its way to Rani Laxmibai Chow in Sion when the incident occurred.

"The bus was proceeding to Rani Laxmibai Chawk from Bhatiya Baug. When the bus arrived at the location, a drunk passenger pulled the Bus driver from the steering wheel due to which the bus driver lost control of the steering wheel and hit 9 pedestrians," an official from BEST told news agency ANI.

"The pedestrians were injured and taken to KEM Hospital for treatment through police. Out of 9 pedestrians, 2 women are serious and admitted to the ICU," official added.

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A passenger, who was under the influence of alcohol, got into an argument with the driver. When the bus was near Ganesh Talkies in Lalbaugh, he suddenly grabbed the steering wheel, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The bus hit two bikes and a car and knocked down many pedestrians, leaving nine persons injured. Three of them are in serious condition.

All the injured have been admitted to different hospitals in the city. Police have taken the drunk passenger into custody and further investigation is underway.