IN PHOTOS | Mumbai: Girgaon's Thakurdwar road caves in under BEST bus amid metro work

A BEST bus got stuck near Thakurdwar signal after a road cave-in at a metro work site; no injuries reported. Authorities are investigating and reviewing the site for safety. (Pics/ Sameer Abedi)

Updated On: 2025-06-16 12:06 PM IST

Compiled by : Anushree Gaikwad

A portion of the road near Thakurdwar signal in Girgaon caved in on Monday morning, trapping the rear left wheel of a BEST bus. Pic/ Sameer Abdedi

The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. as the Route No. 121 bus (Bus No. 6232) from Backbay Depot was on its way to J. Mehta Marg

The cave-in happened at a spot where metro construction work is currently underway. Fortunately, no passengers were injured in the incident

A towing van was immediately sent to the location and the bus was removed from the sunken section and has been returned to the depot for inspection.

Municipal and metro authorities are expected to review the site to prevent further mishaps. An official investigation is underway

The BMC control room confirmed the development, adding that further details are awaited as officials assess the situation

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