Archive · 31 Dec 2025
BEST Bus Crash in Mumbai Kills 4, Injures 9
A bus in Mumbai called a BEST bus was going backwards and hit some people walking on the street.
Four people died and nine got hurt.
The bus was near a train station in a busy area where many people were walking home from work.
The bus driver was taken away by the police to ask him questions.
The injured people were taken to hospitals.
The police and other officials are trying to find out why the bus hit the people.
They are checking if the driver made a mistake or if the bus had a problem.
The bus company, BEST, did not confirm the accident right away, which took more than an hour.
The driver said the previous driver left the bus in drive mode instead of neutral, causing the accident.
The police are also checking the bus for any mechanical failures.
A BEST bus reversed into pedestrians in Bhandup, Mumbai, killing four and injuring nine.
The incident occurred around 10:05 pm near Bhandup West railway station, a busy area with many commuters.
The bus driver, Santosh Sawant, claimed the previous driver left the bus in drive mode instead of neutral.
Sawant was arrested and remanded in police custody till January 3 for further investigation.
BEST has formed an internal committee to probe the accident and announced financial assistance for the victims' families.
- Who
- Pedestrians and commuters in Bhandup, Mumbai
- What
- A BEST bus reversed into pedestrians, causing fatalities and injuries
- When
- Around 10:05 pm on Monday night
- Where
- Bhandup Station Road, near Bhandup West railway station, Mumbai
- Why
- The cause is under investigation, with possibilities including driver negligence or mechanical failure
- Location
- Bhandup, Mumbai
- Time
- Around 10:05 pm on Monday night
- Casualties
- 4 killed, 9 injured
- Bus Operator
- Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST)
- Driver Status
- Arrested and remanded in police custody
- Hospitals
- Rajawadi Hospital, MT Aggrawal Hospital
- Investigation
- Ongoing to determine cause
- Bus Type
- Wet leased midi bus from Olectra Greentech
- Previous Driver
- To be questioned to verify claim
- Compensation
- Rs 2 lakh each to families of deceased
Sources
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