India, May 8 -- Three pedestrians lost their lives after a speeding mini bus rammed through a crowded market in Mangaon area of Raigad district on Tuesday afternoon. Along with ramming into the pedestrians, the mini bus also hit a police jeep and a scooter, damaging the vehicles.

According to CCTV footage examined by the police, the bus was seen entering the market at an extremely high speed. Investigating officials said that the bus had started its journey from Mhasla and was en-route to Borivali via Mangaon. There were five passengers on board when the accident occurred.

"The bus was being driven rashly, with no regard for road conditions or public safety. The passengers inside the bus escaped uninjured," said senior inspector Nivrutt...