In a tragic early morning incident in Mumbai's Bandra area, a woman lost her life after being crushed by a JCB machine. The Bandra police have subsequently registered a case against the vehicle's driver for causing death due to negligence.
Details of the Tragic Incident
The unfortunate event took place at around 4 am on Saturday at the Chimbai maidan. According to information received by the police, the victim, an unidentified woman, was sleeping on the ground when the accident occurred. Local residents who gathered at the spot informed the police that the JCB machine was moving in reverse when it ran over the woman.
Police Response and Immediate Aftermath
Upon receiving the alert, a team from the Bandra police station arrived swiftly at the location. They found the injured woman lying on the ground. She was rushed to the nearby Bhabha Hospital for urgent medical attention. However, in a devastating turn of events, the hospital authorities declared her dead before admission.
Legal Action and Identity Revealed
The police have initiated legal proceedings based on the evidence and statements collected at the scene. The driver operating the JCB has been identified as 40-year-old Saleem Khan. A formal case under relevant sections for causing death by negligence has been registered against him at the Bandra police station. The investigation is ongoing to ascertain the complete sequence of events that led to this fatal accident.
The incident has cast a pall over the locality and highlights the critical need for extreme caution when operating heavy machinery, especially in public or residential areas during odd hours.
