Mumbai: Several passengers sustained injuries after a Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) bus collided with a pickup truck on Tuesday morning, in Mumbai’s Goregaon area. The accident occurred on Aarey Colony Road during peak traffic hours, resulting in a major traffic snarl.
According to local police, the collision caused minor injuries to multiple bus passengers. Emergency services were immediately alerted and first responders rushed to the scene to assist the injured and restore order on the busy stretch.
Officials from the Aarey Police Station are reportedly investigating the incident to determine the cause of the crash. Preliminary reports suggest that the impact of the collision disrupted traffic flow majorly in the surrounding area, compounding delays for daily commuters.
VIsuals of BEST Bus crashed into pickup truck | Saurabh Pandey FPJ
VIsuals of early morning accident in Aarey colony | Saurabh Pandey FPJ
While no serious injuries have been reported so far, authorities are monitoring the medical condition of those involved. Traffic police have also been deployed to manage the congestion and clear the roadway.
BEST Bus Stuck After Road Caves In Near Girgaon Metro Station
Meanwhile, another BEST bus was caught in a mishap on Monday morning after a sudden road cave-in near Thakurdwar signal, close to an ongoing Metro Line 3 construction site of Girgaon Metro Station. The incident occurred around 9:30 am, briefly disrupting peak-hour traffic but fortunately resulting in no injuries.
According to officials, the incident took place when the rear left tyre of the bus, operating on Route No. 121 from Backbay Depot to J. Mehta Marg, sank into a cavity formed due to a sudden ground collapse near Thakurdwar Junction. The road cave-in is suspected to have been caused by water ingress from a nearby construction site for a rehabilitation building, part of the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) Metro 3 project.
BEST authorities immediately responded by dispatching a towing van and crane to the site. By 10:45 am, the stranded bus was successfully removed and towed to the Backbay Depot for a thorough inspection. A preliminary assessment confirmed that the bus had sustained only a minor dent and was otherwise fit for service.
“The bus was in good condition and, despite the road collapse, was able to operate after being moved,” a BEST spokesperson confirmed. The incident caused temporary traffic diversions, particularly affecting Route No. 121. In the 'Up' direction, vehicles were rerouted from Kalaniketan through alternate roads to avoid the Thakurdwar Junction. In the 'Down' direction, buses were diverted via Charushila Gupta Chowk along M.K. Road.
