Police have registered a case against the driver of a Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus after a collision with an SUV claimed four lives in Thane district, officials said on Wednesday, reported PTI.
Fatal collision takes place in Murbad taluka
The accident occurred around 11 am on Tuesday near Tokawde in Murbad taluka when the state transport bus collided with a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV). According to police, the impact of the crash was severe, resulting in multiple casualties and injuries, reported PTI.
Four killed, including SUV driver
Officials said there were eight occupants in the SUV, including two minors. Four people died on the spot, among them the SUV owner and driver. The deceased were identified as Avinash Kakade, Abhishek Mote, Nita Dhure and Meena Madke, all residents of Ahilyanagar district, reported PTI.
The remaining four passengers sustained injuries and were admitted to different hospitals for treatment. Authorities said the condition of the injured is being monitored closely.
FIR registered against MSRTC bus driver
According to officials from Tokawde police station, a First Information Report (FIR) has been filed against the MSRTC bus driver under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Motor Vehicles Act, reported PTI.
Police have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident. No arrest had been made at the time of reporting.
Bodies sent for post-mortem examination
The bodies of the deceased were shifted to a government hospital for post-mortem examination. Local administrative officials and police teams visited the accident site to assess the circumstances surrounding the collision, reported PTI.
Second major accident on same route in a month
The incident marks the second serious road accident on the same route within a month. Earlier, on April 13, a collision involving a van and a cement mixer truck in the district resulted in 11 deaths. The repeated accidents have raised concerns over road safety and traffic management in the area, reported PTI.
Investigation underway into exact cause
Police officials said efforts are underway to determine whether overspeeding, negligence, or road conditions contributed to the crash. Statements from witnesses and survivors are being recorded as part of the ongoing probe.
(With inputs from PTI)
