Two Passengers Injured In ST Bus Collision With Container On Eastern Expressway

Thane, 8th July 2023: On Saturday, July 8, a State Transport (ST) bus collided with a container near Cadbury Junction on the Eastern Expressway, resulting in injuries to a female passenger and the bus conductor. The injured individuals have been identified as Amar Parab (38), the bus conductor, and Geeta Kadam (41), a passenger. The unfortunate incident occurred on Saturday at approximately 5:30 a.m.

The collision took place as the container was traversing the flyover in front of Jupiter Hospital at Cadbury Junction on the Eastern Expressway, coinciding with the passage of the ST bus heading towards Borivali. The impact of the accident was severe, causing substantial damage to the front portion of the bus.

At the time of the incident, a total of nine passengers were on board the bus. Amar Parab, the bus conductor, and Geeta Kadam suffered significant leg injuries and were promptly transported to the hospital for urgent medical attention. Both individuals are currently receiving treatment at Kalwa Civil Hospital.

According to the police, the driver of the container absconded from the scene after the accident.