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BEST bus crash in Mumbai injures three; driver arrested

A BEST bus crashed into multiple vehicles in Andheri, injuring three people; the driver has been arrested and charged with rash and negligent driving.

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 17, 2026, 12:11 p.m. ETWritten Aug 20, 2026, 11:55 p.m. ET
A bus crashed into four autorickshaws, a car and a scooter in on August 17, 2026, injuring people, according to the Times of . The incident occurred at approximately 11:30 am local time. The driver was arrested and charged with rash and negligent driving, the Times of reported. A preliminary medical examination for drunk driving showed the driver was not drunk, according to the report. The D N Nagar police are investigating the incident. The cause of the crash has not been determined, and the investigation is ongoing. Prima facie, the driver was found at fault, the Times of reported.

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Terrain elevation
13 ft
Nearest aerodrome
2.3 miles S of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (VABB/BOM)

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