Mon Dec 09 19:08:27 UTC 2024: ## Mumbai BEST Bus Runs Amok, Killing 3 and Injuring 27
**Mumbai, India** – A runaway BEST bus caused a horrific accident in Kurla, Mumbai, on [Date of incident – needs to be added from original source], resulting in the deaths of three people and injuries to 27 others. CCTV footage of the incident shows the bus careening out of control, dragging several people along its path before colliding with an auto-rickshaw. Sparks are visible in the video following the impact.
The video also depicts the chaotic aftermath, with people fleeing the scene in panic and shouting for help. The bus is seen swerving to the left side of the road before the collision. Several other vehicles were also damaged in the incident.
Authorities have detained the bus driver. Emergency services, including fire brigades and ambulances, rushed to the scene. The injured were transported to Bhaba Hospital and Sion Hospital for treatment. While initial reports suggested 30 people were struck, officials confirmed three fatalities and 27 injured individuals receiving medical care. Hospital staff confirmed the three deaths, with the condition of the remaining injured still being assessed. A large crowd gathered at the accident site.
The exact cause of the accident is still under investigation.
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