Four passengers were killed and several others injured after falling from a local train travelling from Mumbra towards CSMT on Monday.
The incident is suspected to have occurred due to overcrowding, with many passengers hanging near the doors while the train was in motion.
Railway and police officials rushed to the spot, and the injured were taken to a nearby hospital. An official statement from the Railways is still awaited.
“Some passengers travelling towards CSMT fell from the train at Thane’s Mumbra railway station. The reason for the accident is believed to be excessive crowd in the train. The railway administration and police have reached the spot. The injured are being taken immediately to the nearest hospital. Investigation into the accident has begun. Local services have also been affected by the incident," the Central Railway said in a statement.
The incident is suspected to have occurred due to overcrowding, with many passengers hanging near the train doors while the train was moving.
As a result, local train services on the Central Line have been affected.
CM Fadnavis, others condole deaths
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed grief over the incident, saying, “It is very unfortunate that eight passengers fell from a local train between Diva and Mumbra, and some lost their lives. I offer my heartfelt tributes and share the grief of their families. The injured have been admitted to Shivaji Hospital and Thane General Hospital for treatment. The local administration is coordinating efforts. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. The Railways have launched an investigation into the exact cause of the incident."
दिवा-मुंब्रा स्थानकादरम्यान लोकलमधून एकूण 8 प्रवासी खाली पडून झालेल्या दुर्घटनेत काही जणांचा मृत्यू झाल्याची घटना अतिशय दुर्दैवी आहे. मी त्यांना भावपूर्ण श्रद्धांजली अर्पण करतो. त्यांच्या कुटुंबियांच्या दुःखात आम्ही सहभागी आहोत.
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) June 9, 2025
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