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Five Hurt as BEST Chalo Bus Rams Vehicles in Wadala
9 Nov
Summary
- An app-based BEST bus injured five people in Wadala.
- The bus hit two cars and another bus at a traffic signal.
- Three individuals sustained critical injuries and were hospitalized.
An app-based BEST Chalo bus caused a multi-vehicle accident in Wadala on Monday evening, resulting in five injuries. The incident occurred around 8:30 PM at Lodha Junction when the bus reportedly lost control and struck two cars and another bus.
The collision trapped the cars between the buses, injuring their occupants. Three individuals, identified as Shivani Pal (63) and Hassan Shaikh (33), suffered critical head injuries, while Ganesh Indrapal (75) sustained head and chest injuries. Balaji Pandurang (37) and Madhu Pal (28) also sustained injuries.
All five injured individuals were transported to Sion Hospital for treatment. Wadala Truck Terminal police were in the process of filing a First Information Report (FIR) against the bus driver for rash and negligent driving. An expert examination will be conducted to determine the cause of the driver losing control, which could include mechanical failure or driver error.
