**Fatal Road Accident in Dadar Claims One Life, Injures Four**
Mumbai: A tragic road accident near the Plaza bus stop in Dadar late Sunday night resulted in the death of one man and injuries to four others. The incident occurred when a speeding Tempo Traveller lost control and collided with a wet-leased BEST bus from the right side.
### About the Incident
The accident took place around 11:30 pm and involved a Mateshwari Wet Lease bus operating under BEST’s Pratiksha Nagar depot on Route 169. According to preliminary reports, the bus (registration MH01DR4654) was returning to the Pratiksha Nagar depot from Worli when the collision occurred.
As the bus approached the Plaza bus stop, a Tempo Traveller reportedly lost control while traveling from the Dadar TT side towards Shivaji Park. It crashed into the front right side of the bus, causing the vehicle to veer sharply to the left. The bus then mounted the pavement, striking several pedestrians who were either waiting at the bus stop or walking nearby.
### Casualties and Injuries
One pedestrian, 37-year-old Shahabuddin, was killed on the spot. He was declared dead before arrival at Sion Hospital. Four others sustained injuries in the crash: Rahul Ashok Padale (30), Rohit Ashok Padale (33), Akshay Ashok Padale (25), and Vidya Rahul Mote (28). All injured were rushed to Sion Hospital with assistance from the bus conductor and local police personnel present at the scene.
### Additional Damage and Response
In the chaos following the collision, the Tempo Traveller also rammed into a taxi and a tourist car, both suffering significant damage. The bus itself had a burst front right tyre and a shattered windshield.
Officers from the Shivaji Park Police Station responded promptly, secured the accident site, and launched an investigation. The damaged BEST bus was later towed to the Wadala depot for further inspection by the Regional Transport Office (RTO).
An official inquiry is currently underway to determine the exact cause of the accident and assign responsibility.
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