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14 Injured in Shahapur as MSRTC Bus Crashes into Divider After Brake Failure
✍️ Mid-Day
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 03:16 AM
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A Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation bus lost braking power and struck a road divider in Shahapur, leaving 14 people injured.
A Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus experienced a sudden brake failure and collided with a road divider on the Shahapur stretch of the state highway. The impact caused injuries to fourteen passengers, who were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Emergency services arrived promptly, providing first aid and transporting the injured to medical facilities in Shahapur and neighboring towns. Initial reports indicate that most injuries are moderate, with a few requiring more intensive care.
Local police have opened an investigation into the mechanical condition of the bus and are verifying whether regular maintenance protocols were followed. The authorities have also temporarily halted MSRTC services on the affected route pending safety checks.
Traffic on the highway was diverted for several hours while the wreckage was cleared, causing delays for commuters. Officials have urged passengers to remain vigilant and report any vehicle irregularities to transport authorities.
Emergency services arrived promptly, providing first aid and transporting the injured to medical facilities in Shahapur and neighboring towns. Initial reports indicate that most injuries are moderate, with a few requiring more intensive care.
Local police have opened an investigation into the mechanical condition of the bus and are verifying whether regular maintenance protocols were followed. The authorities have also temporarily halted MSRTC services on the affected route pending safety checks.
Traffic on the highway was diverted for several hours while the wreckage was cleared, causing delays for commuters. Officials have urged passengers to remain vigilant and report any vehicle irregularities to transport authorities.