Mumbai: 6 Killed, Over 43 Injured In Kurla Bus Accident
A BEST bus lost control in Mumbai’s Kurla, causing a crash that killed 6 people and injured 43, with the driver blaming faulty brakes.
A shocking accident occurred last night in Mumbai when a BEST bus lost control and caused a major crash in Kurla (West). The incident took place around 9:30 PM near the ‘White House Building’ in Ambedkar Nagar, on a busy road.
The bus, numbered 332, was travelling from Kurla station to Andheri. It was crowded with passengers when it suddenly lost control. The fast-moving bus first hit an autorickshaw, then struck several pedestrians, and finally crashed into the gates of a residential building near Anjum-E-Islam School.
CCTV footage of the accident has been recorded. The crash involved around 6 autorickshaws, 10 bikes, and 10 pedestrians. Reports say that 6 people have died, and about 43 others were injured. The injured people have been taken to Sion and Kurla Bhabha Hospitals for treatment.
The 43-year-old bus driver, Sanjay More, has been arrested by the police. He claimed that the accident happened because the bus’s brakes failed. The police are currently investigating his statement.
Witnesses who were present at the scene described the bus swerving from side to side for about 200 meters before the crash. One person, who was heading to the railway station, heard a loud noise and rushed to the spot. He saw the bus had hit multiple people and vehicles, including an autorickshaw and three cars. He also saw some bodies at the accident site. Some reports also suggest that the bus crashed into a police vehicle.
The bus involved in the accident was not owned by BEST. It was manufactured by Olectra and registered in August 2024 in the name of EVEY Trans, a private company. BEST had taken the bus on a wet lease, meaning it was rented, and the driver was supplied by the private operator. Sanjay, the driver, had only joined on December 1, 2024, and this was his first time driving a bus, though he had previously driven a small car.
BEST has also started its investigation into the incident. The authorities are working to understand the cause of the accident and to ensure better safety measures in the future.
This tragic incident has shocked many and raised concerns over road safety and the quality of public transport in Mumbai.
