23 July,2026 01:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The injured passengers were immediately shifted to Paramount Hospital in Sakinaka by the bus conductor. Representational Pic
Seven passengers were injured after a BEST electric bus collided with a divider near Powai Vihar Sankul in Vikhroli on Thursday morning.
According to the accident report, the incident occurred at around 11.05 am on route A-422/36 involving bus number 8688 from Vikhroli EV Transit Depot. The bus was travelling from Vikhroli Depot towards Bandra Bus Station (West) when the driver noticed a car approaching from the left side.
While focusing on the approaching vehicle, the driver lost attention and the bus rammed into a divider on the right side, causing injuries to seven passengers onboard.
The injured passengers were immediately shifted to Paramount Hospital in Sakinaka by the bus conductor for medical treatment on the instructions of Wet Lease Depot Manager Kishor Shinde.
Following the incident, BEST officials, including the Act Bus Inspector, Accident Inspector, Kurla Depot Manager, Assistant Depot Manager and Accident Officer, were assigned to investigate the matter. The Wet Lease Officer has also been directed to visit the accident spot and the hospital.
In a similar incident last week, a BEST CNG bus hit a road divider after the driver allegedly swerved to avoid a motorcyclist who suddenly came in front of the vehicle in Borivali East late, officials said.
The incident took place at around 11.20 pm near Daulat Nagar bus stop while the bus was travelling from Vaishali Nagar to Borivali East.
According to the accident report, the motorcyclist entered the bus's path from the left lane without warning.
In an attempt to avoid a collision, the driver turned the steering wheel to the right, causing the bus to strike the divider and become lodged on it.
A towing vehicle was later called to remove the bus, which was taken back to the Magathane depot.
No injuries to passengers, the bus crew or other road users have been reported in connection with the incident.
The extent of damage to the bus has not been disclosed.
Officials said no case had been registered at Kasturba Marg Police Station at the time of the report.
A Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) recorded the details of the bus driver and conductor and informed them that they would be contacted if required during the inquiry.
