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Six Injured in BEST Wet-Lease Bus Crash in Powai
On Thursday morning, a BEST wet-lease electric bus crashed into a road divider in Powai, injuring six passengers.
The accident happened around 11:05 AM near Powai Vihar Sankul.
The bus was on its way to Bandra Bus Station (West) when the driver noticed a car coming from the left.
While focusing on the car, the bus veered to the right and hit the divider.
The injured passengers were taken to Paramount Hospital in Sakinaka.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of wet-lease buses, which have been involved in several accidents recently.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.
Six passengers injured in a BEST wet-lease bus crash in Powai.
The bus hit a road divider after the driver's attention was diverted by a car.
Injured passengers were taken to Paramount Hospital in Sakinaka.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of wet-lease buses.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.
- Who
- Six passengers: Ajay Shinde, Sakshi Pisal, Babar Singh, Manoj Gupta, Praneeti Mali, Nadir Shah Chikode
- What
- A BEST wet-lease electric bus crashed into a road divider
- Where
- Near Powai Vihar Sankul, Powai
- When
- Thursday morning at 11:05 AM
- Why
- The driver's attention was diverted by a car approaching from the left, causing the bus to veer into the divider
Public Safety Advocates
BEST Officials
Driver Training and Oversight
Public Safety Advocates
Public safety advocates argue that the recurring accidents indicate a systemic failure in driver training and operational oversight, demanding stricter regulations and immediate action to prevent further incidents.
BEST Officials
BEST officials maintain that they are taking necessary steps to investigate each incident thoroughly and implement corrective measures to improve safety standards.
Key facts
- Date of Incident
- Thursday morning
- Location
- Powai Vihar Sankul, Powai
- Bus Route
- A-422/36
- Operator
- Evey Trans from Vikhroli Depot
- Injured Passengers
- Six
- Hospital
- Paramount Hospital, Sakinaka
- Accident Time
- 11:05 AM
- Bus Destination
- Bandra Bus Station (West)
Sources
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