BEST Bus Accident: Speeding Bus Crashes Into 14 Vehicles in Mumbai's Andheri, 2 Injured (Watch Videos)
A civic-run Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) bus rammed into 14 vehicles in Mumbai's Andheri area on Friday afternoon, leaving multiple people injured. The accident occurred around 4:15 p.m. on the southbound carriageway of the arterial S.V. Road near the Andheri subway after the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle.
A speeding Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) bus rammed into 14 vehicles in Mumbai's Andheri West on Friday, leaving two people injured and causing significant damage to parked and moving vehicles. The accident occurred near Amboli Naka when the wet-lease bus reportedly went out of control. Police have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash, as reported by TOI.
Bus Loses Control Near Amboli Naka
According to police, the BEST bus was travelling through the Amboli Naka area in Andheri West when it allegedly lost control and ploughed into a series of vehicles, including cars, autorickshaws and two-wheelers. Eyewitnesses reported hearing loud crashing sounds as the bus struck multiple vehicles one after another, triggering panic among commuters and local residents. The impact damaged 14 vehicles before the bus finally came to a halt. Mumbai BEST Bus Accident: Conductor Killed in Chain Collision Near Oshiwara Depot, Disturbing Video.
Speeding BEST Bus Crashes Into Vehicles in Andheri
Major BEST bus accident at Andheri again. Bus dashes several vehicles, a few injured as well. Details awaited. @mid_day #Mumbai pic.twitter.com/Cdc0PAshTn
— Rajendra B. Aklekar (@rajtoday) July 10, 2026
Two People Sustain Minor Injuries
The accident left two pedestrians with minor injuries. One of them has been identified as 33-year-old doctor Sakshi, while the other injured person is 33-year-old Santalal Yadav. Both were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Police said their injuries were not life-threatening, and no fatalities were reported in the incident. BEST Bus Crash: 4 Dead After BEST Bus Rams Into Pedestrians Near Bhandup Railway Station in Mumbai, Driver Taken Into Custody (Watch Videos).
Probe Underway Into Cause of Crash
Preliminary reports suggest the bus was travelling at high speed when the driver lost control. Some initial accounts have indicated that a possible brake failure may have contributed to the accident, although authorities have not confirmed the exact cause.
The bus has been seized for a mechanical inspection, and investigators are examining CCTV footage from the area, along with statements from the driver and eyewitnesses, to determine what led to the crash.
Traffic Disrupted, Vehicles Damaged
The collision caused temporary traffic congestion in the busy Andheri locality as police and emergency responders cleared the damaged vehicles from the road. Civic officials and traffic personnel worked to restore normal movement after the accident site was secured.
The incident also resulted in substantial damage to several private vehicles, though officials are still assessing the full extent of the losses.
Renewed Focus on Public Transport Safety
The accident has once again raised concerns about road safety involving public transport vehicles in Mumbai. Authorities are expected to review the findings of the investigation before deciding on any further action against those responsible, if any lapses are established.
Police said a detailed inquiry is underway, and additional information will be shared once the mechanical examination of the bus and the investigation are completed.
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