Five Killed, Several Injured in Mumbra After Falling from Overcrowded Local Train
Mumbra, Maharashtra: In a devastating turn of events, five passengers lost their lives and several others were seriously injured after falling from an overcrowded Mumbai suburban train near Mumbra on Monday. The tragedy has once again shed light on the perils of daily overcrowding in the city’s heavily used railway network.
According to preliminary reports, the incident occurred during peak hours when the train was packed beyond capacity. As the train approached the Mumbra station, some passengers lost their footing near the door and fell onto the tracks. Emergency services rushed to the scene, but five victims were declared dead on arrival, and multiple others were taken to nearby hospitals with serious injuries.
Authorities have confirmed that an official investigation is underway, and a detailed report is expected soon from the Central Railway department. The identities of the deceased are being verified and families have been notified.
“This tragedy could have been avoided. Overcrowding is a daily reality for us commuters,” said a local passenger who witnessed the scene.
Public outcry over poor crowd management and inadequate railway infrastructure has grown in the aftermath, with citizens and activists demanding immediate measures to improve passenger safety.
Civic voices, including groups like #SamayaJyothi, extended their condolences to the victims’ families and urged the government to implement effective crowd-control strategies.
