4 killed, 9 injured after BEST bus hits pedestrians in Mumbai’s Bhandup

Mumbai: In an unfortunate incident, a reversing bus of Mumbai's civic-run transport undertaking BEST hit pedestrians on Monday night, leaving four dead and nine other people injured, PTI reported, citing officials. 

However, IANS, quoting Mumbai Police, reported that two people lost their lives, while 10–12 others were injured.

According to a police official, the incident happened at Station Road in suburban Bhandup. The injured persons were admitted to a nearby hospital, he added.

The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) operates a large fleet of buses, covering the city and its neighbouring urban areas. PTI