Palghar: Bus plunged into a deep canyon; at least 15 injured
Palghar: Bus plunged into a deep canyon; at least 15 injured
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PALGHAR: On Friday morning, May 27th, A ‘Raatrani’  bus plunged into a 25-Feet deep canyon at Wagobha Khind in Palghar district of Maharashtra. At least 15 are injured, five of them have sustained serious injuries.

The incident took place around 6:00 Am on Friday morning. The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus was travelling from Bhusawal in north Maharashtra’s Jalgaon district to Boisar in Palghar district.

After being alerted, local police and rescue team rushed to the accident spot. With the help of some passerby they managed to rescue the passengers and shifted them to the hospital.

One of the passengers allegedly reported to the police that the bus driver was under the influence of alcohol, they even urged the bus conductor to change the driver but their request was ignored that resulted this tragic accident.

The accident took place when the driver could not compromise with a sharp turn, due to which bus slipped of and fell into the deep canyon at Mumbai - Ahmadabad highway.

The driver is also among the list of injured and he is being treated, Examination will be done and required actions will be taken, said a police official.

Suddenly the bus collided with an electric pole, caught fire and then..."

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