Mumbra Train Accident | At least five people lost their lives after approximately 12 passengers reportedly fell from a moving express train near Mumbra railway station in Thane district, according to a statement issued by a Railways spokesperson.
The incident occurred as the Pushpak Express, en route from Mumbai to Lucknow, was passing through the Diva-Mumbra section. Sources indicated that the train was severely overcrowded at the time, with passengers standing on either side of the coach doors.
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While the exact cause is still under investigation, preliminary findings suggest that overcrowding in the coaches likely led to the fatal accident. Officials have not yet released the identities of the victims or confirmed the final number of injuries.
Railway authorities stated that further details would be shared once a clearer picture of the circumstances emerges. The tragic incident has raised fresh concerns over the safety of passengers on overcrowded long-distance trains.
