Shivshahi Bus Collides With Truck Carrying CNG Cylinders On Mumbai–Goa Highway, 7 Injured; Traffic Halted On Both Sides

Mumbai: A major accident took place on the Mumbai–Goa Highway on Wednesday, November 26, when a Shivshahi bus collided with a truck carrying CNG cylinders near Mangaon. The incident occurred during the morning hours. Seven passengers sustained injuries and were admitted to a nearby hospital.

According to several media reports, there were no casualties due to the crash; however, there are concerns of a potential CNG gas leak from the truck. In the video shared by Jai Maharashtra Times, the collision halted traffic on both sides of the highway in order to check if any gas leak occurred due to the collision.

What caused the accident?

Though the exact reason for the crash is not known, News18 Marathi suggest that dense fog may have played a major role in the crash. The thick fog that had settled over the highway early in the morning reduced visibility, making it difficult for drivers to spot the vehicles. In these conditions, a fast-moving Shivshahi bus and a CNG truck ended up colliding head-on. In addition to this, police at the site are also investigating if the collision happened due to the negligence of the drivers.

Meanwhile, earlier this month, around 28 passengers were safely evacuated after a minor incident on a Shivshahi State Transport (ST) bus in Matunga. Initial reports suggested a fire had broken out, but officials from the ST department later clarified that no fire had occurred. Smoke emanating from the bus's air conditioning unit had created panic among the passengers and the driver.

The situation was quickly brought under control, preventing any major mishap. According to fire officials, an incident occurred on a bus travelling from Dadar to Pune Station in the evening.

While the bus was on Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Road, opposite Matunga Police Station, the driver noticed smoke emanating from the AC unit on the roof.

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