On Monday, Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertakings’ bus on route 332 traveling between Kurla and Andheri lost control near the white house building and crashed into the entrance of Ambedkar Nagar at around 09:30 pm.
The collision involved six auto rickshaws, 10 motorcycles, and approximately 10 pedestrians. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone 5), Ganesh Gawde, stated that the crash resulted in the deaths of 06 individuals and injuries to 49 others. The injured were immediately rushed to nearby hospitals, including the BMC-run Bhabha Hospital in Kurla and Sion Hospital. Dr Padmashri Ahire from Bhabha Hospital confirmed that 49 individuals were receiving medical treatment for various injuries, with some in critical condition.
Sanjay More, a 43-year-old bus operator, was taken into custody by the authorities. BEST officials have initiated an investigation to determine whether the accident resulted from careless driving. While initial reports suggest brake failure as a possible cause, a technical expert from the traffic division is verifying these claims.
