5 dead after falling off overcrowded local train in Mumbai

5 dead after falling off overcrowded local train in Mumbai

Five Pushpak Express passengers are feared to have died after falling onto the track at Thane's Mumbra railway station.

Officials said at least 10 to 10 individuals fell off the train.

The local train was headed toward Thane's Kasara area from Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus.

The passengers were reportedly traveling while holding on to the doors due to overcrowding.

Local train services affected

The incident occurred between Mumbra and Diva railway stations, where the Pushpak Express and Kasara local were crossing each other.

According to the Central Railways, the railway administration and police have reached the spot, and the injured are being taken immediately to the nearest hospital.

Other local train services have also been affected due to the incident, it added.

Trains to have automatic door-closing feature

The Railway Board has decided that all trains being made for the Mumbai suburban area will have an automatic door-closing feature after the accident.

Rakes that are already in use will also be redesigned and have the same feature added.

According to reports, the deceased passengers were between the ages of 30 and 35. The process to identify them is underway.