Archive · 31 May 2025
Elderly Pedestrian Killed by Bus in Margao; Driver Apprehended
Imagine a grandpa named Joseph trying to cross the street in Margao.
A bus came along and hit him.
Sadly, Joseph got hurt really badly and passed away.
The driver of the bus was taken into custody, but was later let go.
The police are now investigating what happened and why the driver may have been driving too fast or not paying enough attention.
This is a very sad situation, and the police are working hard to figure out all the details.
A 67-year-old man, Joseph Baptista, died after being struck by a bus in Margao.
The incident occurred near Old Market Circle as Baptista crossed the road.
The bus driver, Irfan Shaikh, was arrested and later released on bail.
The bus was traveling from Ravindra Bhavan to KTC bus stand.
Fatorda police registered a case against the bus driver.
- Who
- Joseph Baptista was killed by a bus driven by Irfan Shaikh.
- What
- A 67-year-old pedestrian was killed after being hit by a bus.
- When
- Friday, around 7:30 AM.
- Where
- Near Old Market Circle in Margao.
- Why
- The pedestrian was struck by a bus allegedly due to the driver's rash and negligent driving.
- Victim
- Joseph Baptista, 67
- Location
- Margao, near Old Market Circle
- Date
- Friday
- Driver
- Irfan Shaikh, 47
- Charge
- Rash and negligent driving