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IN PHOTOS: Fatal BEST bus crash near Plaza Cinema leaves youth dead

Updated On: 08 June, 2026 06:17 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

A BEST bus on Route 463/31 crashed into a car and a two-wheeler near Plaza Cinema in Dadar West on Monday, killing one person and injuring six others. The incident has reignited concerns over road safety and pedestrian risks at the busy junction. (Pics/ Special Arrangements)

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A 28-year-old was killed and six others injured, one of them critically, after a BEST bus crashed into a car and a two-wheeler near Veer Kotwal Garden, close to Plaza Cinema in Dadar West on Monday morning. (Pics/ Special Arrangements)
A 28-year-old was killed and six others injured, one of them critically, after a BEST bus crashed into a car and a two-wheeler near Veer Kotwal Garden, close to Plaza Cinema in Dadar West on Monday morning. (Pics/ Special Arrangements)
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The accident was reported around 10.45 am, and all the seven injured were taken to Sion Hospital, where one was declared brought dead. Police are investigating the circumstances leading to the crash

The accident was reported around 10.45 am, and all the seven injured were taken to Sion Hospital, where one was declared brought dead. Police are investigating the circumstances leading to the crash

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As per information received from Dr Randhir, Assistant Medical Officer (AMO), Sion Hospital, a biker aged 28 was declared brought dead on arrival

As per information received from Dr Randhir, Assistant Medical Officer (AMO), Sion Hospital, a biker aged 28 was declared brought dead on arrival

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Another biker, Vrishabh Gupta (22), is admitted in a critical condition. The other injured are in stable condition. They have been identified as Amit Mhatre (41), a pedestrian; BEST inspectors Mahesh Doiphode (50) and Satish Waghambare (48); bus conductor Rajendra Pelekar (57), and driver Vikas Padare (42)

Another biker, Vrishabh Gupta (22), is admitted in a critical condition. The other injured are in stable condition. They have been identified as Amit Mhatre (41), a pedestrian; BEST inspectors Mahesh Doiphode (50) and Satish Waghambare (48); bus conductor Rajendra Pelekar (57), and driver Vikas Padare (42)

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The bus driver has been taken into custody, officials said

The bus driver has been taken into custody, officials said

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Authorities are yet to ascertain the exact cause of the incident, and an investigation is expected to follow

Authorities are yet to ascertain the exact cause of the incident, and an investigation is expected to follow

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The incident has once again brought attention to growing concerns over road safety in the city. Mumbaikars are forced to live with constant risks, fires in residential buildings, collapsing structures, infrastructure failures, open manholes during the monsoon and roads riddled with hazards

The incident has once again brought attention to growing concerns over road safety in the city. Mumbaikars are forced to live with constant risks, fires in residential buildings, collapsing structures, infrastructure failures, open manholes during the monsoon and roads riddled with hazards

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The rising number of accidents involving BEST buses has only deepened these concerns. Pedestrians, motorists and commuters alike are increasingly wary of sharing the road with buses that seem to be involved in accidents with disturbing regularity

The rising number of accidents involving BEST buses has only deepened these concerns. Pedestrians, motorists and commuters alike are increasingly wary of sharing the road with buses that seem to be involved in accidents with disturbing regularity

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