Stampede at Mumbai's Elphinstone Railway Station leaves 22 dead
IANS
Commuters panicked upon hearing a rumour that a bridge had collapsed, eyewitnesses said. According to some others, there was a short circuit leading to overcrowding on the bridge. (Photo | AP)It was raining heavily and trains steamed into both stations at the same time. That led to overcrowding on the narrow foot-overbridge. Rumours added to the panic and a stampede took place on the staircase that exits from the foot-overbridge, local residents said. (Photo | AP)The Elphinstone Road station is the nearest access point for the newly developed business district of Lower Parel. The foot-overbridge that leads to the exit from the station also connects the Parel station on suburban section of Central Railway. (Photo | AP)The injured were been taken to KEM hospital by members of the public and the police before the arrival of the brigade. On enquiry with KEM hospital authorities, it was found that of the 32 injured, 23 were males and 9 were females. (Photo | AP)Accident Relief Medical Equipment Train were rushed to the accident spot and immediate medical assistance was provided. Senior railway officers were also been rushed to the site. (Photo | AP)Railway Minister Piyush Goyal arrived on the spot to take stock of the situation. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that the Railways Ministry would conduct an inquiry. (Photo | AP)
