For one father-son duo, who had a narrow escape, Friday's tragedy taught them one lesson, but the hard way — never leave each other's sight. Amresh Kumar, 22, and his father Shrinivas work at separate garment shops in Dadar. However, the duo usually head for work together from their residence in Ghatkopar. On Friday, after arriving at the station at around 10.15 am, the two got down and took the foot overbridge as usual. While Amresh managed to get out minutes before the stampede, his father Shrinivas was still on the bridge, along with other commuters.

Amresh with father Shrinivas Kumar