ST Bus Hits Parked Vehicles After Brake Failure in Bharuch

An accident occurred in the busy area near the municipality and Shalimar Chowkdi in Bharuch city after the brakes of an ST bus failed. According to a report by TV9 Gujarati, the driver lost control of the steering wheel due to the brake failure, causing the bus to become uncontrollable.

According to a report by Sandesh, the bus hit approximately 3 to 4 two-wheeler vehicles parked on the road and near a shopping centre. Customers who had come to shop at the centre had parked their vehicles outside, which were crushed by the bus. This incident caused panic and chaos in the surrounding area.

A heavy traffic jam ensued as the accident occurred suddenly in this crowded area bustling with pedestrians and vehicles. Seeing the gravity of the incident, crowds of people gathered. Local authorities and citizens immediately rushed to help, moved the bus with failed brakes away from the spot, and undertook the work of removing the hit vehicles.

Both news outlets stated that fortunately, there were no casualties in this severe accident and a major tragedy was averted, although the parked vehicles suffered extensive damage. Concern was evident among the vehicle owners due to the damage caused to their vehicles.