7 people dead in Kurla bus accident; Maharashtra CM, announced compensation of Rs 5 lakh to families
A major bus accident has been taken place kurla, in this 7 people have lost their life and 49 people are seriously injured in the 'BEST' bus accident in Mumbai. Now the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis of Maharashtra reaction also comes on this horrific bus accident. The Chief Minister posted on the social media platform X.
Chief Minister expressed deep sorrow over the death of some people in the BEST bus accident in Kurla and paid emotional tribute.
CM Devendra Fadnavis has expressed grief
The Chief Minister said, "We are involved in the grief of their families. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured people in this accident. The families of the deceased in this incident will be given financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund. The cost of treatment of the injured in this incident will be borne by the Mumbai Municipal Corporation and BEST."
मुंबई: महाराष्ट्र के मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस ने कुर्ला दुर्घटना में मृतक पीड़ितों के परिजनों को 5 लाख रुपए की अनुग्रह राशि देने की घोषणा की है और घायलों के इलाज का खर्च BEST और BMC उठाएगी।
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Announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the families of deceased
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar also expressed regret on the social media platform X. A speeding BEST bus crushed many people, and some people died in this accident.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar also expressed grief
I pay my heartfelt tribute to those who died. Condolences to their families. Many people have been injured in this accident and are being treated in nearby hospitals. I pray to God that everyone's health improves soon. The incident will be investigated thoroughly, strict legal action will be taken against those found guilty." Sharing details of the accident with the media more than five hours after the accident,
Strict legal action will be taken against those found guilty
"According to preliminary information, the driver lost control of the bus." According to 'BEST', the accident was so severe that after the collision, many vehicles were dragged or damaged. 'BEST' said that the driver lost control of the vehicle after which the bus "speed increased".
In this entire case, a case has been registered against the bus driver by the police, and he has been arrested. According to the police, four policemen were also injured in the incident.
Key details of the accident
According to the police, the incident took place at 9.50 pm on Monday. On Tuesday, senior police officers and forensic team visited the spot.
An official of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said on Tuesday that the death toll has increased to 7.
According to officials, the driver of the 'BEST' bus going from Kurla station to Sakinaka lost control of the vehicle on route A322.
The bus of Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking entered a residential society named Buddha Colony after crushing pedestrians and vehicles and then stopped.
An official had earlier said that the bus was a 12-meter-long electric vehicle manufactured by Hyderabad-based 'Olectra Greentech' and was leased by 'BEST'.
Mumbai Police has closed the SG Barve Marg connecting Kurla station for traffic.
With SG Barve Road being closed for traffic, BEST is operating buses on 10 routes from other nearby locations instead of operating buses to Kurla station, a transport body official said.
Barve Road is one of the busiest routes connecting Kurla station.
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