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What was the primary cause initially suspected for the tragic accident involving the BMC bus?
What was the primary cause initially suspected for the tragic accident involving the BMC bus?
- Poor road conditions due to recent heavy rainfall.
- A sudden heart attack suffered by the bus driver.
- Mechanical failure or human error. (correct)
- Deliberate act of vandalism targeting public transportation.
What type of vehicle was involved in the accident according to the report?
What type of vehicle was involved in the accident according to the report?
- A diesel-powered bus.
- An electric vehicle bus. (correct)
- A hydrogen fuel cell bus.
- A CNG-powered bus.
Which route were the bus and its passengers travelling when the accident occurred?
Which route were the bus and its passengers travelling when the accident occurred?
- From Kurla to Saki Naka. (correct)
- From Saki Naka to Kurla.
- Along the Eastern Express Highway.
- Within the Kurla Railway Station.
Besides pedestrians, what else did the speeding BMC bus collide with before crashing into a building?
Besides pedestrians, what else did the speeding BMC bus collide with before crashing into a building?
On what date did the tragic accident involving the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) bus occur?
On what date did the tragic accident involving the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) bus occur?
What was the approximate time of the day when the accident took place near Kurla railway Station?
What was the approximate time of the day when the accident took place near Kurla railway Station?
What is the name of the corporation the bus that was involved in the tragic accident belongs to?
What is the name of the corporation the bus that was involved in the tragic accident belongs to?
What was the reported route number of the BMC bus involved in the accident?
What was the reported route number of the BMC bus involved in the accident?
In addition to the fatalities, what other consequence did the tragic accident involving the BMC bus cause?
In addition to the fatalities, what other consequence did the tragic accident involving the BMC bus cause?
According to the report, what specific location was near the site of the accident?
According to the report, what specific location was near the site of the accident?
If the bus was en route from Kurla to Saki Naka, in which direction was the bus traveling?
If the bus was en route from Kurla to Saki Naka, in which direction was the bus traveling?
What action could be taken to prevent future accidents?
What action could be taken to prevent future accidents?
What is the most likely population group that was affected the most?
What is the most likely population group that was affected the most?
Why is a corporation mentioned in the news article?
Why is a corporation mentioned in the news article?
What implications does the accident have for BEST?
What implications does the accident have for BEST?
What is the appropriate reaction of the public?
What is the appropriate reaction of the public?
What does the number 332 signify in this context?
What does the number 332 signify in this context?
What lasting change would the tragedy bring?
What lasting change would the tragedy bring?
What needs to happen so BEST can continue?
What needs to happen so BEST can continue?
What does the phrase "lost control" mean?
What does the phrase "lost control" mean?
Flashcards
Kurla Bus Accident
Kurla Bus Accident
A tragic accident in Kurla involving a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) bus resulted in 13 deaths and several injuries.
Accident Date and Time
Accident Date and Time
The accident occurred on December 9, 2024, around 9:30 PM.
Route 332 Incident
Route 332 Incident
The speeding BMC Route 332 bus lost control, colliding with pedestrians and vehicles.
Bus Route
Bus Route
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Possible Accident Causes
Possible Accident Causes
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BMC
BMC
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BEST
BEST
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Study Notes
- A tragic accident in Kurla involving a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) bus resulted in 18 deaths and several injuries.
- The incident took place on December 9, 2024, at approximately 9:30 PM near Kurla Railway Station.
- A speeding BMC bus, reportedly Route 332, lost control.
- The bus collided with pedestrians and several vehicles.
- The bus crashed into a nearby building.
- The bus, operated by BEST, was an electric vehicle.
- The bus was en route from Kurla to Saki Naka when the accident occurred.
- Initial reports suggest the bus driver may have lost control due to a mechanical failure or human error.
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