The accident unfolded at approximately 12:20 p.m. outside the Nirmal Niketan building. According to local authorities, 68-year-old Chandrakala Shivram Vyas was attempting to navigate the crowded street with her grandson, Aveer Vyas. As the pair crossed directly in front of a stationary school bus, the vehicle suddenly lurched forward. The bus’s front wheel struck both victims before the driver could bring the heavy vehicle to a halt. Witnesses at the scene described a moment of immediate chaos as onlookers rushed to assist the injured pair.
Emergency responders transported both victims to Reliance Hospital. Despite the efforts of medical professionals, young Aveer succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival. Chandrakala Vyas remains in critical condition, undergoing treatment for severe injuries sustained during the impact.
The Mumbai Police have since detained the bus driver, identified as 46-year-old Sambhaji Balasaheb Wakhare. Preliminary investigations into the incident point toward professional negligence, with officials currently reviewing CCTV footage recovered from the area. The video reportedly captures the high-density traffic and the specific moment the vehicle moved into the pedestrians' path. The driver faces potential charges related to causing death by negligence and endangering personal safety.
In the wake of the tragedy, the incident has sparked an intense dialogue regarding the "blind spots" inherent in large commercial vehicles and the lack of specialized safety equipment on school transports. Safety advocates and residents are calling for a systemic overhaul, including the mandatory installation of wide-angle mirrors and proximity sensors, alongside more rigorous defensive driving training for school bus operators. As the Girgaon community mourns, the accident serves as a haunting reminder of the narrow margins for error on Mumbai’s roads, where the intersection of heavy machinery and pedestrian life remains a constant, often perilous, challenge.
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