Multiple Deaths in Mumbai Suburban Train Accident
Multiple Deaths in Mumbai Suburban Train Accident

Multiple Deaths in Mumbai Suburban Train Accident

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At least four to six people have died and up to a dozen others were injured after several passengers fell from an overcrowded moving train between Diva and Mumbra stations in Thane, near Mumbai. The incident took place during peak commuter hours, with reports indicating that overcrowding forced many passengers to hang from train doors. Preliminary findings suggest that some passengers riding on footboards of trains traveling in opposite directions may have become entangled, worsening the tragedy. Emergency services responded swiftly, transporting the injured to nearby hospitals, while authorities continue to investigate the precise cause and sequence of events. The accident has disrupted local train services and reignited debate over commuter safety on Mumbai's suburban rail network. Political leaders are calling for accountability and urgent improvements to railway safety measures.

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