BEST Bus Runs Over Two Pedestrians in Kandivali, Leaves Woman Critically Injured Amid Fresh Safety Concerns

The accident occurred at approximately 11:40 a.m. near the Poisar Depot when an electric BEST bus operating on route number A-277/38 was travelling from the Gorai Depot. The incident was captured on a closed-circuit television camera installed in the area.

The footage shows a man and a woman, identified as Adarsh Hiralal Yadav, 24, and Sonam Maurya, 24, crossing the road when the bus suddenly drove into them. Following the collision, the bus conductor rushed both injured pedestrians to Shatabdi Hospital for medical treatment.

According to officials, Sonam Maurya sustained severe injuries to her head and leg and is currently undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit. Adarsh Hiralal Yadav suffered minor injuries to his shoulder and near his right eye.

Police have seized the closed-circuit television footage and launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident.

Earlier on the same day, another serious BEST bus accident claimed one life and injured five others near Dadar Railway Station. In that incident, a BEST bus rammed into five vehicles on a busy road. Visuals from the scene showed the bus speeding before crashing into multiple vehicles with significant force. A crane was later deployed to recover the damaged vehicles.

The impact of the collision caused extensive damage to the bus, leaving its exterior badly battered and its windscreen shattered.

The latest incidents have once again raised concerns over the safety of BEST buses, which have been linked to several serious accidents in recent years. Questions and allegations regarding technical issues, including sudden brake failures, have repeatedly surfaced following such incidents.

Last year, four people were killed in Bhandup when a BEST bus crashed into pedestrians while reversing. In another incident, an elderly woman lost her life after being crushed by a BEST bus in Mulund. A similar tragedy occurred in April last year when a food delivery worker was crushed to death by a BEST bus in Mumbai's Prabhadevi area.

The back-to-back accidents have intensified scrutiny of BEST bus operations and safety standards, as authorities continue investigations into the latest incidents while concerns over passenger and pedestrian safety remain at the forefront.