US EditionMumbra Train Tragedy: 8 Fall Off Overcrowded Mumbai Locals, Several Feared Dead
- On the morning of Monday, June 9, 2025, at least eight passengers fell from a moving local train in Thane district, Maharashtra, in the area near Mumbra and Diva stations.
- The incident occurred due to overcrowding during peak hours, with many passengers standing near the doors or hanging onto the gates of the Kasara-bound train.
- Passengers likely fell after a collision between people traveling on footboards from Kasara and those on a train heading toward CSMT, causing some to lose balance and fall onto the tracks.
- At least five passengers lost their lives and 13 others sustained injuries in the accident, with the wounded receiving treatment at Shivaji and Thane General hospitals; Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis conveyed his condolences and stated that an inquiry will be conducted.
- In response to the incident, officials overseeing Mumbai Suburban trains have announced that all new trains will be equipped with automatic door-closing mechanisms, and existing train sets will be retrofitted with this safety feature to enhance passenger protection.
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4 killed, 6 injured after falling from overcrowded moving train in Thane
Mumbai: At least four passengers were killed and six injured after falling off a moving local train in Maharashtra’s Thane district on Monday morning, police said. The incident occurred between Diva and Kopar railway stations when the overcrowded train was going towards Kasara, an official said. As there was a huge rush during the peak hour, many people were standing at the doors of the train, he said. While the train was in motion, at least 10 …
Four passengers killed, six injured after falling off moving train in Maharashtra's Thane district: Police.
Four passengers killed, six injured after falling off moving train in Maharashtra's Thane district: Police. Four passengers killed, six injured after falling off moving train in Maharashtra's Thane district: Police.
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