Tue Dec 10 11:07:44 UTC 2024: ## Mumbai Bus Crash Kills Seven, Injures Dozens
**Mumbai, India** – A horrific bus accident in Mumbai’s Kurla West railway station area on Monday night has left seven people dead and over 49 injured, some critically. A BEST (Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport) bus, number 332, travelling from Kurla to Andheri, reportedly lost control and plowed into several vehicles and pedestrians.
Witnesses allege the driver, 43-year-old Sanjay More, was either intoxicated or driving recklessly, while police are investigating his claim that the brakes failed. The bus crashed through the wall of a building complex, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. A CCTV video shows a young man narrowly escaping death as the bus smashes into his friend and their motorcycle.
The incident has caused widespread shock and outrage in the city. Police have arrested the driver and are questioning him. The investigation is ongoing to determine the exact cause of the accident. The high number of casualties and the severity of the injuries have highlighted concerns about road safety in Mumbai.
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