Mumbai-Pune Expressway Accident Today: Bus Hits 4 Vehicles Near Bhatan Tunnel, 10 Injured
Pune, August 22, 2026: A speeding travel bus crashed into four vehicles on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway on Saturday morning, leaving around 10 people injured and triggering a traffic disruption on the Pune-bound carriageway.
The accident took place near the Bhatan Tunnel on the Pune-bound side of the expressway at around 8.30 am, according to reports.
The latest reports indicate that there was no fatality in today’s accident, although two of the injured were reported to be in critical condition.
Mumbai-Pune Expressway accident near Bhatan Tunnel
According to preliminary information, the travel bus was heading towards Pune when it collided with vehicles travelling ahead near the Bhatan Tunnel.
The collision involved four other vehicles, including three cars and a tempo. The impact was severe, leaving all five vehicles extensively damaged.
Reports indicate that the bus was travelling at high speed and that the driver lost control before hitting the vehicles ahead. The exact circumstances leading to the collision are yet to be established.
10 injured, two reportedly critical
Around 10 people were injured in the Mumbai-Pune Expressway accident. Preliminary reports have put the number between eight and 10.
The injured were shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. Two of them were reported to be in critical condition, according to local reports.
There has been no confirmed report of a death in the accident as of the latest updates available.
Traffic affected on Pune-bound carriageway
The multiple-vehicle collision caused traffic disruption on the Pune-bound carriageway of the expressway.
Emergency and response teams reached the accident site and efforts were made to manage the situation and clear the damaged vehicles.
Further details about the identities of the injured and the precise cause of the crash are awaited.
