One killed, three injured as BEST bus crashes into multiple vehicles in Mumbai

Three injured, one killed as Mumbai’s BEST bus driver loses control near Plaza Cinema in Dadar.

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“At least three persons were injured and one killed after a speeding bus of Mumbai’s civic-run transport undertaking Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) collided with two cars and several other vehicles in the Dadar area on Monday (June 8, 2026),” officials said.“Traffic movement slowed in the area for some time following the incident,” an official said. According to preliminary information, the driver of the bus belonging to the BEST allegedly lost control of the vehicle near Plaza Cinema at around 9.30 a.m. “As a result, the bus hit two cars, a cab and two motorbikes,” he said.Witnesses reported a loud crash and saw debris scattered on the road. “Two motorbike riders, the bus conductor and another person suffered injuries, and they were rushed to the civic-run Sion Hospital,” the official said.The Shivaji Park police and fire brigade personnel rushed to the spot to supervise the rescue operation and manage traffic. “The bus driver was detained,” the police said. Commuters in the area faced delays as lanes were cordoned off and traffic was diverted for some time. Published - June 08, 2026 01:18 pm IST