A BEST bus plunged into a five-foot pit near Girgaon Metro Station amid heavy rain. Swift passenger evacuation prevented a major tragedy, raising serious questions about Mumbai’s road safety and metro construction.
Mumbai | June 17, 2025: A chilling scene unfolded in Mumbai’s Girgaon area today, as a BEST bus got trapped in a five-foot-deep pit near the Girgaon Metro station. The incident, which took place amid heavy rainfall, narrowly avoided a tragedy thanks to the timely evacuation of all passengers.
The massive crater, measuring approximately six feet in length and five feet in depth, suddenly formed beneath the bus, swallowing its front wheel entirely. Onlookers were stunned as the vehicle appeared to be sinking into the ground. Panicked passengers were quickly escorted out, averting any injuries.
This shocking event has once again exposed the fragile condition of Mumbai’s roads, especially in areas where underground metro construction is ongoing. The incident has drawn public and political ire, with former Mayor Kishori Pednekar slamming the government and declaring, “The lives of Mumbaikars are hanging by a thread.” Political leader Sandeep Deshpande also criticized the “careless and poor quality” road work, claiming city infrastructure is being handled arbitrarily.
Minister Ashish Shelar has promised swift action and accountability, assuring that those responsible will face consequences once the investigation concludes.
The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) has issued a detailed statement acknowledging that:
- Water is seeping into the basement of a proposed rehabilitation building at the site.
- A water leak near the ongoing construction may have caused soil erosion.
- A void or hollow has formed beneath the road due to land subsidence.
- Coordination with municipal authorities is underway to determine the exact source of the leak.
- Urgent measures are being implemented to repair the damage and ensure safety.
The accident, occurring during the season’s first heavy rains, is a glaring reminder of Mumbai’s long-standing pothole and infrastructure issues. Citizens and civic groups are now demanding that road audits be made mandatory across all active metro construction zones.
With monsoon just beginning, today’s incident serves as a wake-up call for city authorities to act before another pit opens up—this time with less fortunate results.
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