Maharashtra: 20 hurt as ST bus overturns on Mumbai-Goa Highway

Mumbai: At least 20 passengers of a state transport bus were injured when the vehicle overturned at Mangaon on Mumbai-Goa Highway on Saturday, police said.

The accident occurred in the early hours, when the ST bus, carrying 44 passengers, was heading towards Dapoli, an official said. While crossing a bridge near Kamalje village, the driver lost control of the bus, causing the vehicle to hit a barricade and turn turtle, he said.

At least 20 passengers were injured in the incident and were given preliminary treatment, he added.