Mumbai Accident: Speeding BEST Bus Crashes Into Seized Truck In Goregaon, 5 Injured; Visuals Surface

Mumbai: A speeding BEST bus collided with a stationary truck in Mumbai’s Goregaon on Friday morning, leaving five people injured, including the bus driver. The truck, notably, had recently been seized by the police in a theft case and was parked at the site when the crash occurred. Vanrai Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Video Shows Damage Caused To BEST Bus After Crash

A video from the scene that surfaced online shows the BEST bus with its front completely mangled and the passenger exit door twisted from the impact. The rear end of the truck also appears badly damaged. Both vehicles were left obstructing the road, while onlookers gathered around to document the scene on their phones.

Police have launched an investigation to determine whether negligence or speeding was the primary cause. It is speculated that the seized truck was left in a lane without clear markers, contributing to a potentially avoidable accident.

Maharashtra: In Mumbai’s Goregaon, a speeding BEST bus collided with a parked stolen truck, injuring five people including the bus driver. The truck was part of a recent police seizure. Vanrai police are investigating the crash pic.twitter.com/sbtbPrKp7a

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BEST Bus Collides With Poultry Tempo

The incident follows another accident involving a BEST bus just weeks ago. On June 23, near the Sayani Road signal, a minor collision occurred between a BEST bus and a poultry-carrying tempo. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident.

Mumbai News: Tempo Carrying Poultry Collides With BEST Bus Near Sayani Road Signal; No Injuries Reported

Details On The Crash

The bus, on Route 162 between Worli and Sewri and operated by the Tata Motors-led BVG Group, was moving through the intersection around 7:15 am when the tempo (MH 10 CR 9534) abruptly veered from the left and struck the front-left portion of the bus. Although the front windshield was shattered and the bus sustained minor exterior damage, there were no injuries in that incident.

Officials from the Worli Bus Depot acknowledged the June 23 incident and confirmed that all required protocols were followed, with a complaint lodged at the Dadar Police Station.