Fatal Crash in Mumbai: Tempo Traveller Collides with BEST Bus, Leaving One Dead and Four Injured

A man was killed and four other persons were injured when a speeding tempo traveller crashed into a BEST bus and two other vehicles in Mumbai's Dadar area, police reported on Monday.

The incident occurred around 11:30 PM on Sunday, when the wet-lease bus of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking was traveling towards Pratiksha Nagar from the Worli bus depot. According to the officials, the driver of the tempo traveller lost control over the wheels, leading to the catastrophic accident.

As the bus reached Dadar Plaza bus stop, the speeding tempo traveller, heading towards Shivaji Park, hit the right side front wheel of the bus. This impact caused the bus to veer to the left side, striking passengers and pedestrians standing at the bus stop. The bus was significantly damaged in the incident.

The tempo traveller then collided with a taxi and another tourist car, causing further damage to both vehicles. The bus conductor and local police quickly rushed all the injured individuals to the civic-run Sion Hospital. Upon arrival, doctors declared a 37-year-old man, identified as Shahabuddin, dead. The four other injured persons, including a woman, are currently receiving medical attention.

A case has been registered against the tempo driver at Shivaji Park Police Station under relevant sections. The police are also investigating whether the driver was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident.