Mumbai News: ST bus climbs divider on Ghodbunder Road; no injuries reported
Mumbai News: ST bus climbs divider on Ghodbunder Road; no injuries reported
The circumstances leading to the bus’s deviation from its path are still under investigation.
A Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus veered off course and climbed onto the bridge divider on Friday morning. The incident occurred on the Manpada bridge on Ghodbunder Road in Thane. However, fortunately, no casualties have been reported. The ST bus involved in the accident is reported to be from the Nandurbar depot.
According to interim information received, there were no passengers on board at the time of the accident, and the driver is also safe.
IANS shared a video showing the authorities using cranes to remove the bus.
Thane, Maharashtra: An ST bus climbed onto the Manpada Bridge on Ghodbunder Road. The accident happened while traveling from Thane to Ghodbunder. The bus was cleared from the road, and traffic is normal. No casualties were reported pic.twitter.com/a83jc66z4X
— IANS (@ians_india) September 6, 2024
As per information, traffic deputy commissioner Pankaj Shirsat and other staff quickly arrived at the scene to manage the situation. Their prompt action ensured that the bus was moved aside, and traffic flow was restored to normalcy without significant delays. Authorities are assessing the situation and will likely conduct a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the accident.
While no injuries have been reported, the incident has been managed efficiently to minimize disruption to commuters on the busy Ghodbunder Road. The circumstances leading to the bus’s deviation from its path are still under investigation.
