Mon Dec 09 17:50:17 UTC 2024: ## Mumbai BEST Bus Crash Kills Three, Injures Ten
**MUMBAI, INDIA –** A horrific road accident in Kurla, Mumbai, on Monday night claimed the lives of three people and injured at least ten others. A BEST (Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport) bus collided with multiple vehicles near Anjum-e-Islam school on LBS Road at approximately 9:30 PM.
Witnesses reported the bus was traveling at a high speed in a crowded area when the accident occurred. One auto-rickshaw was completely destroyed, and several other vehicles sustained significant damage. The injured were immediately rushed to the nearby Bhaba Hospital for treatment; however, their condition remains unclear.
Police arrived at the scene swiftly and are currently investigating the cause of the accident. Statements are being recorded from eyewitnesses, but no official statement has yet been released by the BEST administration or the bus driver. The incident has raised serious concerns about road safety and the operation of BEST buses in the city, particularly on busy roads like LBS Road in Kurla’s L Ward. Local residents are demanding an explanation from the BEST administration. A police investigation is underway.
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