Archive · 3 Jan 2026
BEST bus accident: Driver remanded
There was a big accident in Bhandup, Mumbai, involving a BEST bus.
The bus crashed into pedestrians near the suburban railway station, killing four people and injuring ten.
The driver, Santosh Sawant, was arrested for negligent driving.
The police wanted to keep him for more questioning, but the court sent him to jail for 14 days instead.
The driver's lawyer said his medical tests were already done, and the court agreed that the police could do follow-ups from jail.
It's important for drivers to be careful to avoid such accidents.
A BEST bus crashed into pedestrians near Bhandup (West) suburban railway station on December 29, killing four and injuring ten.
Driver Santosh Sawant was arrested for negligent driving under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Motor Vehicles Act.
Police sought a 5-day extension for further remand, citing a scheduled psychological evaluation.
The court rejected the police's plea and sent Sawant to 14-day judicial custody, allowing police to conduct follow-ups from jail.
The accident occurred when the bus was stationary and suddenly jumped forward, possibly due to the driver pressing the accelerator instead of the brake.
- Who
- Driver Santosh Sawant (52)
- What
- BEST bus accident in Bhandup
- When
- December 29
- Where
- Bhandup (West), Mumbai
- Why
- Driver pressed the accelerator instead of the brake
- Driver
- Santosh Sawant (52)
- Accident Location
- Bhandup (West), Mumbai
- Accident Date
- December 29
- Casualties
- 4 dead, 10 injured
- Vehicle
- Olectra Greentech electric bus
- Charges
- Negligent driving under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Motor Vehicles Act
- Custody Status
- 14-day judicial custody
Sources
Bhandup accident involving BEST bus | Driver at fault, pressed accelerator instead of brake: Police
Mumbai BEST bus accident: Driver remanded in 14-day judicial custody
1 killed, 2 injured as state-run bus hits auto-rickshaw in Bhubaneswar
