Bhandup bus accident –
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a fatal bus accident in Bhandup West, Mumbai.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Saddened by the loss of lives due to a mishap in Bhandup, Mumbai. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May those injured recover at the earliest.”
The accident occurred late on Monday when a Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) bus rammed into pedestrians near the Bhandup West railway station.
According to Mumbai Police, the BEST bus driver has been taken into custody for questioning, and a probe is underway to ascertain the exact cause of the accident.
Mumbai DCP Hemraj Singh Rajput said, “The injured were rushed to the hospital for treatment. However, four succumbed to their injuries. Three of the four deceased victims are women, and one a man, while of the nine injured, eight of them are men and one woman.”
“The BEST bus involved in the crash will be inspected to check for any mechanical and technical faults, and the actual reason for the crash will be determined after a thorough investigation,” DCP Hemraj Singh Rajput added.
Earlier, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also expressed condolences and announced financial assistance of ₹5 lakh to the families of those who lost their lives in the accident. He also prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
(With ANI inputs)
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