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One Dead, Two Injured as City Bus Hits Indore Pedestrians
A city bus was parked at a bus stand in Indore.
It suddenly started moving without control.
The bus hit autorickshaws and people nearby.
Three people were taken to a hospital.
One of them, Pintu alias Ganesh, later died.
Two other people were injured.
Police caught the driver after he reportedly tried to leave.
Investigators are checking whether a brake problem or another mechanical issue caused the crash.
They will also check whether the driver had been drinking.
A parked PM E-Seva electric bus suddenly moved at Rajwada Nagar Seva bus stand.
The uncontrolled bus struck several autorickshaws and pedestrians in a crowded area.
Three injured people were taken to MY Hospital for treatment.
One injured person, identified as Pintu alias Ganesh, later died.
Police detained the driver and are investigating possible brake failure or another mechanical fault.
- Who
- A city bus driver, pedestrians, autorickshaw occupants or nearby individuals, and three injured people were involved; one victim was identified as Pintu alias Ganesh.
- What
- An out-of-control electric city bus hit pedestrians and several autorickshaws, killing one person and injuring two others.
- Where
- Rajwada Nagar Seva bus stand in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
- When
- The incident was reported on Sunday, September 27.
- Why
- The cause is under investigation; police are examining possible brake failure or another mechanical fault and will conduct a medical examination of the driver.
Key facts
- Deaths
- One person died during treatment.
- Injuries
- Two other people were injured.
- Vehicle
- PM E-Seva electric city bus.
- Initial impact
- The bus first struck several autorickshaws before hitting pedestrians.
- Hospital
- The injured were taken to MY Hospital.
- Driver
- Police detained the driver after he reportedly attempted to flee.
- Investigation
- Police are probing possible brake failure, another mechanical fault, and possible alcohol use.
Sources
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