Events are mutually exclusive if the occurrence of one event excludes the occurrence of the other(s). Mutually exclusive events cannot happen at the same time. ... Events are independent if the occurrence of one event does not influence (and is not influenced by) the occurrence of the other(s).
Source: https://math.stackexchange.com/questions/941150/what-is-the-difference-between-independent-and-mutually-exclusive-events/941158
