Pune Bus Accident: CCTV Shows PMPML Bus Crashing Into Shop In Appa Balwant Chowk After Suspected Brake Failure

A Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) bus crashed into a wedding card printing shop at Appa Balwant Chowk in central Pune on Tuesday afternoon, April 22. The accident caused major damage to the shop after mishap. However, no injuries were reported in the incident. According to preliminary information, the bus driver lost control after brake failure. 

The CCTV footage of the accident surfaced on social media showing a government bus ramming into parked two-wheelers before crashing to the roadside shop. The impact damaged the shop’s glass, furniture and materials, while several two-wheelers were also affected.

🔥🚨STEALING : उस PMPML bus driver ने एक moment में control खोया।
अप्पा बळवंत चौक। पुणे का सबसे भीड़ वाला intersection।

Bus slow नहीं हुई।
Direction नहीं बदली।
Footpath पर चढ़ी → और सीधे दुकान में घुस गई।

दुकान का पूरा सामने वाला हिस्सा ढह गया।
अंदर का सामान तबाह।
Bus दीवार… pic.twitter.com/iOzAszgnmq

— Rajneeti Tadka 🌶️ (@RajneetiTadka) April 22, 2026

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As there were no customers or staff inside the shop at the time and pedestrian movement was limited, according to report. Police from Vishrambag police station reached the spot soon after the incident and carried out a investigation. 

Police launched a probe to find the exact cause of the accident. The shop owner has claimed losses worth several lakh rupees and has sought compensation.