2 killed, 6 injured after passengers fall from overcrowded local train in Thane

At least five passengers died and six others were injured after falling from a moving train near Mumbra railway station in Thane district, Maharashtra, on Monday morning. According to the Central Railway, the incident occurred around 9:30 am when the Kasara-bound train, which had departed from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), was travelling through the Diva-Mumbra section.

The Central Railway spokesperson stated that the accident happened when the train was overcrowded, and passengers were standing near the open doors. As the train passed through the section, another train reportedly crossed from the opposite direction, during which several passengers fell off. The guard of the train informed the control room after spotting injured passengers along the tracks.

Officials confirmed that at least six injured passengers were taken to nearby hospitals. Thane GRP’s senior inspector Archana Dusane said, “Some passengers travelling towards CSMT fell from the train at Thane's Mumbra railway station. The reason for the accident is believed to be an excessive crowd on the train.” She added that local police and railway personnel responded immediately after receiving the alert.

The Thane station manager reported that five of the injured were admitted to a local hospital. Another official said that the exact cause of the incident was still being investigated and that the identity of the train from which the passengers fell had not yet been confirmed. Local train services in the section were also disrupted following the accident.

Following the incident, the Railway Board announced that all newly manufactured trains for the Mumbai Suburban region would include automatic door-closing features. The Board also stated that trains currently in service would be redesigned to incorporate the same safety measure.

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