15 killed and many injured in Mumbai Railway station

  • IndiaGlitz, [Saturday,September 30 2017]

At least 15 killed and more than 20 people have been injured in a stampede in Mumbai Railway station. The stampede took place on foot over bridge linking Elphinstone Road and Parel suburban railway stations. Initial reports suggest more than 30 people are injured, and disaster agencies have been mobilized to address the situation.

Elphinstone is a crowded junction and goes beyond control during peak office hours. A video of people caught in the stampede has been going around the social media. Local Government officials are making arrangements to help the injured and mobilize the situation.