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MSRTC Bus Crash Near Belapur Flyover Injures Five, Auto Drivers Critical
✍️ TOI City
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 08:17 AM
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An MSRTC bus lost control due to brake failure on the Sion‑Panvel highway near the Belapur flyover, colliding with five vehicles and injuring five people, including two auto drivers who are in critical condition.
A Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus lost control on the Sion‑Panvel highway near the Belapur flyover after its brakes failed. The bus slammed into five vehicles – three auto rickshaws and two cars – creating a pile‑up that left five people injured.
Two of the injured are auto drivers who are now in critical condition, while passengers in the autos escaped serious harm. The bus driver is suspected of losing control due to the brake malfunction.
Police have confirmed that an FIR will be registered against the bus driver for the incident. The accident has prompted authorities to review brake maintenance protocols for MSRTC buses operating on the busy highway.
Traffic on the Sion‑Panvel corridor has been temporarily disrupted as investigators examine the wreckage and gather evidence. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about vehicle safety on Maharashtra’s major roadways.
Two of the injured are auto drivers who are now in critical condition, while passengers in the autos escaped serious harm. The bus driver is suspected of losing control due to the brake malfunction.
Police have confirmed that an FIR will be registered against the bus driver for the incident. The accident has prompted authorities to review brake maintenance protocols for MSRTC buses operating on the busy highway.
Traffic on the Sion‑Panvel corridor has been temporarily disrupted as investigators examine the wreckage and gather evidence. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about vehicle safety on Maharashtra’s major roadways.