Mumbai, Maharashtra (December 9, 2024): Three people were dead and 20 injured when a speeding BEST bus hit pedestrians and vehicles on LBS Road in Kurla (West) late Monday evening. The accident occurred around 9:50 PM near L Ward, opposite Anjum-E-Islam School on S G Barve Marg. The accident was captured on a CCTV camera, and the footage has gone viral.
The bus was travelling from Kurla railway station to Andheri when the accident happened. Preliminary reports suggest that the bus lost control due to a brake failure.
Another video of the incident has surfaced, showing the chaotic scene following the crash.
A staff nurse at Kurla Bhabha Hospital confirmed, “Twenty people have been injured. Out of these, three were brought dead.”
No official information has been provided by the BEST undertaking about the bus driver or the incident so far. Police have arrived at the scene, and an investigation is currently underway.
Action Must Be Taken Against Culprits - MLA Mahesh Kudalkar
Regarding the incident, MLA Mahesh Kudalkar said, "I am going to the site personally to inspect the situation. This is a very unfortunate incident. It is crucial to help the injured. Around 30 people are injured, and some have lost their lives. A thorough investigation must be conducted, and those responsible should be held accountable."