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Mumbai Bus Crashes into Divider in Broivali, Second Accident in 24 Hours
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 21 Jul 2026, 03:07 PM
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A BEST bus collided with a road divider in Broivali, Mumbai, marking the second vehicular accident in the city within 24 hours.
A BEST bus operating on a Mumbai route crashed into a concrete divider on the Broivali road early this morning, causing significant damage to the vehicle and the road structure. The impact halted traffic in both directions, leading to a brief gridlock that was cleared by traffic police within an hour.
Preliminary reports indicate that the bus sustained heavy damage, but fortunately no passengers were injured. The driver was taken to a nearby hospital for a routine checkup, and the incident was logged with the Mumbai Traffic Police.
Police officials said that this crash follows a previous incident involving a BEST bus that struck a traffic light pole in the same area earlier in the day. The authorities are reviewing traffic conditions in Broivali to prevent further accidents.
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has urged commuters to exercise caution on the congested roads and has pledged to investigate the causes of the repeated incidents.
Preliminary reports indicate that the bus sustained heavy damage, but fortunately no passengers were injured. The driver was taken to a nearby hospital for a routine checkup, and the incident was logged with the Mumbai Traffic Police.
Police officials said that this crash follows a previous incident involving a BEST bus that struck a traffic light pole in the same area earlier in the day. The authorities are reviewing traffic conditions in Broivali to prevent further accidents.
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has urged commuters to exercise caution on the congested roads and has pledged to investigate the causes of the repeated incidents.