4 killed, 9 injured after BEST bus rams into pedestrians in Mumbai, Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia announced

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Mumbai: As many as four people were killed, and nine others injured after a Brihanmumbai Electric Supply & Transport (BEST) bus rammed into pedestrians in Mumbai’s Bhandup West late on Monday night, Mumbai police said. The incident occurred near Bhandup West railway station.

Speaking to reporters, 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.”

According to Mumbai Police, the BEST bus driver has been taken into custody as the investigation continues into the crash.

“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 told reporters.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed grief over the deadly bus accident near Bhandup West railway station in Mumbai that claimed four lives and left nine injured.

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He announced financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh to the families of the deceased in the accident.

“The tragic incident in which 4 people lost their lives in a fatal accident near Bhandup railway station in Mumbai is extremely unfortunate. I pay my heartfelt tribute to them. In this incident, 9 people were injured, and I pray at the feet of God for their speedy recovery. The state government will provide financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh to the kin of the deceased,” CM Fadnavis said in a post on X.

Further details awaited as the investigation continues.

(With inputs from ANI)

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