Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai

Mumbai, Nov 11: Five people were injured after an app-based BEST Chalo bus rammed into two cars and another bus at Lodha Junction in Wadala around 8.30 pm on Monday, police said.

According to the police, an SUV and a car had stopped behind a BEST bus at a traffic signal when the Chalo bus approaching from behind allegedly lost control and crashed into them.

A BEST official said the two cars were trapped and crushed between the buses, leaving their occupants injured. A pet dog was also wounded in the accident.

The collision brought traffic on the busy route to a standstill for nearly an hour.

The injured have been identified as Shivani Pal (63) and Hassan Shaikh (33), who suffered head injuries and are stated to be critical; Ganesh Indrapal (75), who sustained head and chest injuries; Balaji Pandurang (37), who suffered a blunt injury to his left hand; and Madhu Pal (28), who sustained injuries to the head and left hand.

All five injured persons were shifted to Sion Hospital for treatment.

Meanwhile, Wadala Truck Terminal police were in the process of registering an FIR against the bus driver for rash and negligent driving at the time of reporting.

Police said an expert examination would be conducted to determine whether the driver lost control due to a mechanical fault, brake failure, driver error or another technical issue.