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Shreya Poddar / 24 December, 2024

7 dead, at least 40 injured in Mumbai bus accident

Mumbai- A terrible accident in Mumbai. Losing control, the bus rammed into cars, crushing people walking on the road. It is known that 7 people have died in this tragic incident. Besides, 40 other people were injured. Initially, it is known that this incident happened due to the brake failure of the bus.

According to police sources, the accident took place in Kurla West area of Mumbai around 9.50 pm on Monday. CCTV footage of the incident has surfaced showing the speeding bus hitting an auto rickshaw first. After that, within 200 meters distance, cars and motorcycles kept hitting each other. Crushes ordinary people walking on the side of the road. Seeing this terrible incident, the people around rushed. The injured were rescued and rushed to the hospital. The police have started investigating the whole incident.

The killer bus has already been seized. Investigators initially speculated that the bus' brakes somehow developed a problem. Due to this, the bus lost control. In this situation, the driver pressed the accelerator by mistake while pressing the brake. That is why the situation has become so dire. So far 7 people have died in this accident. Another 40 people were injured.

On the other hand, another information is emerging behind the accident. It is claimed that the driver was drunk. Due to which this terrible accident happened. The driver has not been found since the accident. Police have started searching for him.