During peak hours, it’s common to see commuters packed into coaches, clinging to doorways and even riding on footboards due to lack of space inside. File Pic/SHADAB KHAN
Four lives were lost and nine were injured in a harrowing fall from an overcrowded train on Monday. Pic/ Rajendra B. Aklekar
Nine injured passengers are currently receiving treatment. Of these, Shiva Gawli (23) and Anil More (40), are reported to be in critical condition and have been shifted from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital to Jupiter Hospital for advanced care. Pic/Sameer Abdedi
Among the deceased are Ketan Dilip Saroj, a 23-year-old resident of Tanaji Nagar, Ulhasnagar; Vicky Babasaheb Mukhidal, a 34-year-old railway police officer; Rahul Santosh Gupta; and one unidentified person. Pic/ Rajendra B. Aklekar
The guard of another train, which was travelling to Kasara, alerted the railway authorities about the incident. All the injured victims were rushed to the government hospital in Kalwa. Pic/ Rajendra B. Aklekar
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. Pic/ PTI
Critically injured patients and are being urgently shifted to Jupiter Hospital as they require immediate brain-related surgery. Pic/ PTI
Further details about the circumstances leading to the incident are still awaited as investigations continue. Pic/ PTI
Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde met the people who got injured following an accident between Diva and Mumbra railway station. Pic/ PTI
The incident has reignited urgent calls for improved railway safety and infrastructure in a city where millions rely on local trains daily. Pic/ Rajendra B. Aklekar
Despite the tragic train accident in Mumbra earlier this morning, alarming scenes continued to unfold in the city. Pic/ Nimesh Dave
In Borivali, several commuters were seen dangerously attempting to board local trains from the wrong side of the platform, a practice that is not only illegal but also life-threatening. Pic/ Nimesh Dave
The incident highlights a persistent disregard for railway safety norms, even in the wake of fatal accidents. Pic/ Nimesh Dave
It also underscores the urgent need for stricter enforcement of safety regulations and greater public awareness to prevent such risky behaviour that could lead to yet another tragedy. Pic/ Nimesh Dave
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