Five Injured in Wadala Bus Crash Involving Two Cars
A bus accident in Wadala, Mumbai, left five injured, including two critically, after losing control and crashing into parked vehicles.
Five individuals, including a dog, were injured in the incident.
The bus collided with two stationary cars at a traffic signal.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the driver's loss of control.
In a serious incident in Wadala, Mumbai, on Monday evening, a BEST Chalo bus lost control and collided with two parked cars, resulting in injuries to five people and a pet dog. The accident occurred around 8:30 PM at Lodha Junction when the bus struck a Creta and an Ertiga that were halted at a traffic signal behind another bus.
According to the Wadala TT police, two of the injured individuals, Shivani Pal (63) and Hassan Shaikh (33), are in critical condition with severe head injuries. Other victims include Ganesh Indrapal (75), who sustained head and chest injuries, Balaji Pandurang (37) with a blunt injury to his left hand, and Madhu Pal (28), who suffered injuries to his head and left hand. All injured parties were promptly transported to Sion Hospital for medical attention.
Traffic was significantly disrupted following the collision, with authorities halting movement on the busy route until about an hour later when the scene was cleared. The police have initiated an FIR against the bus driver for rash and negligent driving. Deputy Commissioner of Police Mahendra Pandit confirmed that both the driver and the bus were taken to the police station for further investigation.
The police are currently looking into the circumstances surrounding the accident, including potential mechanical failures, brake issues, or driver error. A crane was employed to remove the damaged vehicles from the roadway, and officials are working to ascertain the precise cause of the bus losing control. The incident was reported to the police through an emergency call, prompting a swift response to the scene.
As investigations continue, the local community is urged to remain cautious while traveling through the area. The police are committed to determining the factors that led to this unfortunate event and ensuring accountability for those responsible.
