Tempo Crushes Six Pedestrians In Mumbai's Ghatkopar, Woman Dies

Mumbai: A speeding tempo crushed at least six pedestrians in Mumbai's Ghatkopar on Friday leading to the death of one woman and injuring others. A senior police official confirmed the incident saying that the victims have been rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. 

The incident took place at 6.30 pm in Chirag Nagar after the tempo driver lost control of the vehicle, the Ghatkopar police station official said.

"The deceased has been identified as Priti Patel. The injured, comprising three women and a man, have been admitted to Rajawadi Hospital. Eyewitnesses said the tempo driver, who was taken into custody, was in an inebriated condition. His blood samples have been collected for tests," he informed. 

Further legal action into the matter is being taken.