Malshej Ghat bus accident: 7 dead, 13 rescued, several injured
January 02, 2014  12:33
Update on the Malshej Ghat bus accident. Several people are believed to be injured, with at least seven dead, when a Maharashtra state transport bus fell into a deep valley at Tokawade in Malshej Ghat, around 154 kms from Thane.

The district disaster control room said as of now seven deaths are confirmed but the number might go up as there were 40 passengers in the bus at the time of the accident.

"The bus was headed towards Ahmednagar," District Disaster Control Officer Jaideep Visave said.

The injured are being rushed to hospitals at Murbad and Tokawade.

According to unconfirmed reports, the mishap occurred when driver of the bus lost control while negotiating a sharp turn.

"The district headquarters got the message around 10.30 am and a team comprising police personnel, medical attendants and rescue workers was rushed to the spot. The number of casualties is not known immediately as the spot of the mishap lies deep into the valley," Visave said.

Malshej Ghat is a famous picnic spot located in the Sahyadri mountain range, situated on the border of Thane and Ahmednagar districts.
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