The beautiful valleys and gorges of Malshej witnessed a horrific accident when a Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus fell into the valley, killing at least 27 people. But the real focus lies on the state transport body’s lack of attention given to its vehicles. MSRTC buses have been involved in a whopping 9,910 accidents in the last three years. Most of these buses, especially running in rural areas, are in a pitiable condition and are rickety.

MSRTC buses are often poorly maintained and in a rickety condition. Pic for Representation/ Sayed Sameer Abedi