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Six hurt in Mumbai traffic pile-up triggered by speeding BEST bus
A multi-vehicle collision at Wadala traffic signal in Mumbai left six people injured on Tuesday. The incident occurred when a speeding bus operated by the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport undertaking collided with multiple vehicles at the busy junction.
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The accident unfolded at the Wadala traffic signal when the BEST bus, travelling at high speed, struck several vehicles waiting at the intersection. The impact triggered a chain-reaction pile-up involving multiple cars and two-wheelers, authorities said.
Emergency response teams arrived at the scene and attended to the injured. All six victims were transported to nearby medical facilities for treatment. The exact nature and severity of their injuries were not immediately disclosed by authorities.
Police personnel worked to clear the congested junction by moving the damaged vehicles to the roadside, allowing traffic to resume its normal flow. Investigators are examining the circumstances that led to the bus driver losing control of the vehicle at the traffic signal.
The incident has drawn focus to speeding violations and traffic safety compliance among public transport operators in the city. Authorities have not yet announced whether formal charges will be filed against the bus driver.