BEST Bus Hits Mankhurd Metro Station Pillar After Emergency Braking

A BEST bus on Route 501/41 collided with a pillar at Mankhurd Metro Station around 2.15 am on Friday after its driver applied emergency brakes to avoid four pedestrians attempting to cross the road. The incident occurred at Mankhurd Station Bridge as the bus travelled from Airoli Bus Station towards Pratiksha Nagar Depot.

One passenger sustained injuries to his left wrist and thigh. He contacted a relative and sought treatment at Sion Hospital. The driver and conductor recorded statements at Mankhurd police station. Police said a case would be registered after the injured passenger approaches the station for investigation.

The damaged bus was towed to Pratiksha Nagar Depot at around 5.30 am. Police and BEST authorities are expected to examine the circumstances, including pedestrian movement and the emergency braking manoeuvre.