Two dead, 38 injured as bus overturns on Mumbai-Goa highway
India
A bus carrying employees to Goa overturned on the Mumbai-Goa Highway near Nagothane on Friday, leaving two people dead and 38 injured.
The victims have been identified as Naim Nizam Sheikh and Neelam Vibhute.
The crash happened in the Sukeli Khind area, a spot known for its tricky turns.
Survivors allege speeding, police book driver
Survivors say the driver was speeding and lost control on a sharp bend.
Police have booked him for rash driving and negligence while they investigate further.
Local villagers and emergency teams acted quickly, breaking windows to free trapped passengers and rushing the injured to hospitals, with those most seriously hurt sent to MGM Hospital in Kalamboli for specialized care.