In the hectic Monday morning rush hour, overcrowding on the Kasara-to-CSMT train led to a tragic accident where several passengers fell onto the tracks
According to Central Railways, the reason for the accident is believed to be excessive crowd on the train. Pic: Rajendra Aklekar
In a heartbreaking reminder of Mumbai’s longstanding battle with train overcrowding, four persons died and nine others were injured on Monday morning after falling from an overpacked local train during peak rush hour between Mumbra and Diva railway stations.
The tragedy unfolded on the Kalyan-bound fast line of Central Railway line when two trains passed each other on adjacent tracks, and footboard commuters—forced into dangerous positions due to congestion—reportedly collided. The incident has reignited urgent calls for improved railway safety and infrastructure in a city where millions rely on local trains daily.
The incident took place at 9.30 am this morning. The train was travelling from Kasara to CSMT when the accident occurred.
The victims were immediately rushed to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital, Kalwa.
According to Dr. Rakesh Barot, Dean of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital, Kalwa, a total of 9 patients (7 men and 2 women) have been admitted following the incident. Sadly, four patients have been declared dead. Critically injured patients and are being urgently shifted to Jupiter Hospital as they require immediate brain-related surgery.
Thane Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao, along with other senior officials, are closely monitoring the situation and overseeing patient care and hospital arrangements.
Chief Public Relations Officer of Central Railway, Dr. Swapnil Nila, stated that passengers were traveling on the footboard of the overcrowded local train when the tragic incident occurred.
Nila stated, according to one of the travellers, the passengers who were traveling on the footboard in opposite directions may have collided, which is suspected to be the preliminary cause of the incident.
He informed that during the morning peak hours, two local trains were passing each other on adjacent tracks at Mumbra railway station. Due to overcrowding, several passengers were travelling on the footboards. In the narrow space between the trains, the bags of some passengers brushed against one another, causing a loss of balance that led to the tragic fall.
The initial alert was given by the guard of a Kasara-bound train.
Further details about the circumstances leading to the incident are still awaited as investigations continue.
Despite the incident, Nila confirmed that there has been no disruption to services and all trains on the Central Railway line are running on schedule.
Maharashtra's Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the railway department has initiated an investigation to determine the exact cause of the incident.
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