Mumbai: Falling debris at Churchgate Railway Station injures passenger, authorities conduct repairs

18 February,2026 11:34 PM IST |  Mumbai  |  Rajendra B. Aklekar

The incident took place around 9:45 PM as the commuter was about to board a local train. According to Western Railway officials, immediate assistance and first aid were offered, but the passenger declined help, refused to share his identity, and did not file any complaint

Immediate assistance and first aid were offered, but the passenger declined help. PIC VIA RAJENDRA B AKLEKAR


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In yet another falling debris incident, a wooden casing of old cabling collapsed onto a passenger's head on Wednesday at the crowded Churchgate railway station on Wednesday night.

The incident took place around 9:45 PM as the commuter was about to board a local train.

According to Western Railway officials, immediate assistance and first aid were offered, but the passenger declined help, refused to share his identity, and did not file any complaint.

Railway authorities said a maintenance block would be taken during the night to remove the entire damaged casing and prevent further mishaps.

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