Mumbai commuter stampede leaves least 22 dead
I'm so sorry to hear that. It's devastating to hear about the loss of lives in a stampede at a Mumbai commuter station. Here's a summary of the incident:
Mumbai Commuter Stampede Leaves at Least 22 Dead
A tragic incident occurred at Elphinstone Road railway station in Mumbai, India, on September 29, 2017, when a stampede broke out during the evening rush hour, leaving at least 22 people dead and many more injured.
The stampede occurred when a large number of commuters were trying to board a local train, and the crowd surged forward, causing a crush. The incident happened around 7:30 pm, when the station was packed with people heading home from work.
Eyewitnesses reported that the crowd was so dense that people were pushed against the gates, causing panic and chaos. Many people were trampled or crushed, leading to the tragic loss of life.
The Indian Railways and local authorities were quick to respond to the incident, with rescue teams and ambulances rushed to the scene. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.
The cause of the stampede is still under investigation, but it's believed that overcrowding and poor crowd management may have contributed to the tragedy.
This incident is a stark reminder of the importance of crowd safety and the need for effective measures to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.
My condolences go out to the families of the victims and all those affected by this devastating incident.