The death toll in the tragic BEST bus accident in Mumbai has risen to seven, officials confirmed on Tuesday. Experts are currently inspecting the wet-leased bus to determine whether any mechanical fault contributed to the accident.

The incident occurred at approximately 9:30 pm on Monday along SG Barve Marg in Kurla (West), when the bus veered out of control, crashing into pedestrians and several vehicles. A total of 43 individuals were injured in the accident, and many of them were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.