Double decker bus turns turtle in Mumbai

A double decker BEST bus carrying around 25 passengers turned turtle in Bandra, crushing one motorist and injuring 12 passengers. The accident took place near Kala Nagar in the Mumbai suburb.

  • A BEST double decker bus overturned in northwest Mumbai on Friday.
    A BEST double decker bus overturned in northwest Mumbai on Friday.
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  • Over 25 passengers were travelling in the bus.
    Over 25 passengers were travelling in the bus.
  • Police officers, along with locals, immediately began rescue operations.
    Police officers, along with locals, immediately began rescue operations.
  • A motorist who tried to overtake the bus while it was turning was killed.
    A motorist who tried to overtake the bus while it was turning was killed.
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  • Officials said that seven of the injured passengers are critical.
    Officials said that seven of the injured passengers are critical.
  • An official from the Civic Disaster Management Cell said that the victim has not been identified yet.
    An official from the Civic Disaster Management Cell said that the victim has not been identified yet.
  • Officials say that the double decker bus overturned while taking a sharp turn.
    Officials say that the double decker bus overturned while taking a sharp turn.
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