Tragic Accident in Andheri East: 26-Year-Old Woman Killed by BEST Bus
BEST bus runs over 26-year-old woman after bike skids in Andheri East; biker booked for negligence

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Ayesha Salmani, a 26-year-old accountant, died in a tragic accident in Andheri East, Mumbai, after falling off a motorcycle and being run over by a BEST bus. The motorcycle skidded when the rider applied sudden brakes, leading to the fatal incident. The biker has been arrested for negligence.
- 01The accident occurred on Marol Maroshi Road near Sakinaka at around 7 PM.
- 02Ayesha Salmani was riding as a pillion on a motorcycle driven by Ashutosh Singh when the accident happened.
- 03Singh lost control of the motorcycle after a pedestrian suddenly crossed the road, causing the bike to skid.
- 04The bus driver was unable to react in time and was alerted by bystanders after the incident.
- 05An FIR was filed against Singh under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including causing death by negligence.
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In a tragic incident on Tuesday evening, Ayesha Salmani, a 26-year-old accountant, lost her life in Andheri East, Mumbai, after falling off a motorcycle and being run over by a BEST bus. The accident occurred on Marol Maroshi Road near Sakinaka shortly after 7 PM, when Salmani was riding pillion on a motorcycle driven by her colleague, Ashutosh Singh, 28. According to police reports, CCTV footage revealed that Singh lost control of the motorcycle while attempting to brake suddenly for a pedestrian who crossed the road unexpectedly. Salmani fell onto the road's right side and was struck by the rear wheel of the bus. The bus driver, who did not flee the scene, was unaware of the incident until bystanders alerted him. Investigators noted the lack of a road divider in the area, contributing to the accident's severity. Following witness statements and footage analysis, Singh was arrested for negligence but was later released on bail. An FIR was filed against him, highlighting ongoing concerns about road safety in Mumbai, especially following another recent fatal incident involving a BEST bus.
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This tragic incident raises serious concerns about road safety and the need for improved traffic management in Mumbai.
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