MUMBAI: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced financial assistance of Rs five lakh to the families of the deceased in the Bhandup bus accident. At least four people were killed and nine others injured when a BEST (BrihanMumbai Electric Supply and Transport) bus ran over pedestrians on the crowded station road in Bhandup West in north-east Mumbai on Monday night.
The chief minister in his post on X said, “The tragic incident in which 4 people lost their lives in a fatal accident near Bhandup railway station in Mumbai is extremely unfortunate. I pay my heartfelt tribute to them. In this incident, 9 people were injured, and I pray at the feet of God for their speedy recovery. The state government will provide financial assistance of 5 lakh rupees to the heirs of the deceased.”
According to the police, the BEST bus lost control while reversing and crashed into pedestrians standing nearby.