Mumbai: Rush for Gorakhpur-Bound Train Leads to Stampede at Bandra, 9 Injured, 2 Critical

Mumbai, 27th October 2024: A stampede occurred early this morning on platform number one of Bandra railway station, resulting in injuries to nine passengers. The incident, which took place around 5 AM, reportedly happened as a large crowd of passengers rushed to board a train to Gorakhpur. The condition of two of the injured passengers is reported to be critical.

According to sources, a delay in the arrival of the Bandra-Gorakhpur train led to a buildup of passengers on the platform. When the train finally arrived, a stampede broke out as the crowd surged forward to board, causing several people to fall onto the platform. Nine passengers were injured in the chaos.

Railway officials acted swiftly, transporting the injured passengers to a nearby hospital, where they are currently receiving treatment. While most of the injured are stable, two individuals remain in critical condition.