Four Killed, Six Injured After Falling From Overcrowded Train Near Mumbai
Four passengers died and six were injured after falling from a crowded local train near Mumbra station in Maharashtra's Thane district. The incident occurred on Monday morning when some passengers fell off the moving train; an express train was also passing on an adjoining track at the time. The injured were rushed to nearby hospitals. Authorities are investigating the exact cause of the tragic accident on the Central Railway line.
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Overcrowding on Mumbai's suburban trains is a chronic issue, especially during peak hours. Limited train frequency and the high population density in the region force passengers to travel in packed conditions, often hanging onto footboards, increasing the risk of accidents during rush hours.
Following the accident, the Railway Board announced that all new trains for the Mumbai Suburban region will include automatic door-closing features. Existing trains will also be retrofitted with this safety feature to help prevent similar incidents in the future.
Yes, officials have described the stretch near Mumbra as 'accident-prone,' particularly for fast-moving trains. Overcrowding and passengers traveling on footboards have made such incidents more likely, and recent heavy rainfall may have reduced the distance between tracks, increasing risk.
Among the deceased was an on-duty railway police constable. The victims were mostly men aged 30 to 35 who fell while standing on the footboard. All injured and deceased were rushed to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital, Kalwa, for treatment.