Mumbai: Five passengers are dead after falling onto the track from a local train going towards the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai. According to officials, at least 10 to 12 passengers are reported to have fallen off the train.
Accident happended as local train spend along the suburban corridor. Eyewitnesses said that multiple passengers fell from the moving compartments, possibly due to overcrowding, sudden jerks, or malfunctioning doors. Emergency responders and railway authorities reached the spot shortly after the incident was reported. While rescue efforts are underway, some services on the route have been delayed as safety assessments continue.
BREAKING: Several passengers on a Mumbai local fall on the tracks, allegedly due to overcrowding.
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The incident happened while the local train was travelling from Mumbra towards CSMT. pic.twitter.com/lkXXNgu2iX
The dead and injured have been shifted to nearby hospitals, through identities are still being verified. Authorities have appealed to the public to avoid speculation untill a formal investigation provides clarity. Mumbai’s suburban railway network-often called the city’s lifeline-carries millions daily but has long struggled with overcrowding and commuter safety challenges.
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