22 killed in stampede at Mumbai’s Elphinstone railway station
At least 22 people were killed and several injured in a rush hour stampede on a foot over bridge linking Elphinstone Road and Parel suburban railway stations in Mumbai this morning, police said.
Railway minister Piyush Goyal, who happens to be in the city, is expected to visit the site of the tragedy, said railway officials.
A combination of heavy rain, a loud sound and rush hour caused the tragedy, according to police.
It was raining heavily when the tragedy took place around 10.40 am. Being rush hour, the over bridge was heavily crowded. A possible short-circuit near the over bridge caused a loud bang. The resulting panic and haste to get away led to people running, resulting in the stampede.
Officials of the railways, the police and the fire brigade rushed to the site to carry out rescue operations. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals.
Saddened and shocked to know about the tragic stampede at #Elphinstone railway station, foot over bridge.#Mumbai
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) September 29, 2017
Spoke to Chief Secretary and @CPMumbaiPolice ; asked them to reach hospital to monitor and ensure that everyone gets all the help.
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) September 29, 2017
₹5 lakh announced for the next of the kins of deceased and all the medical expenses of the injured will be borne by GoM.#Elphinstone
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) September 29, 2017
My deepest condolences to all those who have lost their lives due to the stampede in Mumbai. Prayers with those who are injured.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 29, 2017
Situation in Mumbai is being continuously monitored. @PiyushGoyal is in Mumbai taking stock of the situation & ensuring all assistance.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 29, 2017
Anguished by the loss of lives in the stampede in Mumbai. Condolences to the bereaved families; prayers with injured — #PresidentKovind
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) September 29, 2017