A tragic accident occurred on Sunday morning on Arnala Road in Virar West when a State Transport (ST) bus, reportedly speeding recklessly, crashed into an autorickshaw with tremendous force.

The impact was so severe that a female passenger, identified as Kalpana Kolge, died on the spot. The woman driving the rickshaw sustained serious injuries in the collision.

The accident took place around 8:30 AM near the Arnala Society bus stop. Following the crash, both the bus and the rickshaw were left stranded on the road, causing traffic disruptions in the area.