**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 left four others injured. 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-leased bus operating under BEST’s Pratiksha Nagar depot on Route 169. According to preliminary reports, the bus (registration number MH01DR4654) was returning to the Pratiksha Nagar depot from Worli when the collision happened near the Plaza bus stop.
As the bus approached the bus stop, a Tempo Traveller reportedly lost control while traveling from the Dadar TT side toward Shivaji Park. The vehicle crashed into the front right side of the bus, causing the bus to veer sharply to the left. The bus then mounted the pavement, striking several pedestrians who were waiting at the bus stop or walking nearby.
### Casualties and Injuries
One pedestrian, 37-year-old Shahabuddin, died on the spot and was declared dead upon arrival at Sion Hospital. Four others sustained injuries: Rahul Ashok Padale (30), Rohit Ashok Padale (33), Akshay Ashok Padale (25), and Vidya Rahul Mote (28). They were immediately rushed to Sion Hospital with assistance from the bus conductor and local police personnel present at the scene.
In the chaos following the accident, the Tempo Traveller also crashed into a taxi and a tourist car, both of which suffered significant damage. The bus itself sustained a burst front right tire and a shattered windshield.
### Response and Investigation
Officers from the Shivaji Park Police Station responded promptly to secure the accident site and launch an investigation. The damaged bus was subsequently towed to BEST’s 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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