Two Pedestrians Hit by BEST Bus in Mumbai; Second Incident This Week
A speeding BEST bus struck two pedestrians in Mumbai's Kandivali area on Monday, leaving one critically injured, marking the second such accident by the transport service in a single week. The incident was captured on CCTV and occurred near the Poisar depot, with one victim sustaining serious head and leg injuries requiring ICU treatment. The accidents have renewed concerns about technical issues in BEST buses, including alleged brake failures.
A Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) bus hit two pedestrians—Adarsh Hiralal Yadav and Sonam Maurya, both 24 years old—near the Poisar depot in Kandivali around 11:40 am on Monday. CCTV footage shows the pair crossing the street when the electric bus (route A-277/38) struck them; Sonam sustained critical injuries to her head and leg and was admitted to ICU, while Adarsh suffered minor injuries. This was the second BEST bus accident in one week; earlier the same day, another BEST bus rammed five vehicles near Dadar railway station, killing one person and injuring five others. Police have seized footage and launched investigations into both incidents. The accidents have reignited concerns about BEST bus safety, with a history of similar incidents attributed to technical failures, including brake malfunctions, and previous fatal crashes in 2023 and 2024.
What's missing
The specific technical cause of Monday's accident (e.g., brake failure, driver error, mechanical malfunction) has not yet been determined by investigators. Additionally, no statement from BEST authorities regarding safety measures or investigations is included.
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On Camera, Mumbai's BEST Bus Rams 2, Second Such Accident This Week
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