Tragic Bus Accident in West Delhi: One Dead, 23 Injured

A tragic accident in West Delhi resulted in the death of a 45-year-old woman and injuries to 23 others when a DTC electric bus collided with a metro pillar. Preliminary investigations suggest sudden braking and avoiding an auto-rickshaw led to the crash. Police are further probing the incident.

A tragic incident occurred in West Delhi on Monday morning when a 45-year-old woman died and 23 others were injured after the electric DTC bus they were traveling in crashed into a metro pillar. The accident took place near Shivaji Park Metro Station at around 7.42 am, according to police reports.

Preliminary investigations indicate the bus, operating between Mangolpuri and Anand Vihar Bus Terminal, crashed as the driver tried to avoid a collision with a motorcyclist and an auto-rickshaw. Responsibility for the crash is still under investigation, though the DTC official claims the bus was in its designated lane.

An FIR has been filed, charging negligent driving and endangering lives. Police stated they are recording statements and will also review CCTV footage to establish the sequence of events. The deceased woman was reported as the sole breadwinner for her family, adding to the tragedy of the incident.