MUMBAI: A stampede broke out early Sunday at Bandra Terminus in Mumbai as hundreds of travellers attempted to board a Gorakhpur-bound train to their hometowns for the upcoming Diwali and Chhath festivals. At least ten people were injured in the chaos, with one individual in critical condition, according to civic officials. However, Western Railway (WR) later stated that only two individuals sustained injuries. The figures cannot be reconciled immediately.
The incident occurred around 2:45 am on platform number 1, where the unreserved Bandra-Gorakhpur Antyodaya Express was moving from the Bandra Terminus (BDTS) yard to the platform ahead of its 5:10 am scheduled departure. With hundreds gathered to secure a seat, the platform became overcrowded, sparking the chaos.
"Ideally, the doors of the coaches are opened only after the train comes to a complete stop at the platform, allowing passengers to board in an orderly queue," stated a WR official, emphasising that boarding procedures are structured to avoid exactly these types of incidents.
According to preliminary reports from WR, as the train was inching its way to the platform, several passengers tried to climb aboard. This risky attempt led to two individuals reportedly slipping and falling while trying to board the moving train.
This story is from the October 28, 2024 edition of Millennium Post Delhi.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the October 28, 2024 edition of Millennium Post Delhi.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
A journey through the culinary heritage of Old Delhi
Dahleej-e-Dilli
Sreeleela to romance Kartik in Anurag Basu's NEXT FILM
The untitled movie is billed as a heart-wrenching love saga
Pope Is Stable, Vatican Says
Pope Francis, 88, remains hospitalized with a respiratory tract infection after his bronchitis worsened.
FPIs Withdraw ₹21,272 Cr From Equities in February
Total Outflow Nears Rs 1 Lakh Cr in 2025
Opposition blames govt, demands Ashwini Vaishnaw's resignation
Opposition parties on Sunday squarely blamed the government for \"gross mismanagement\" at New Delhi railway station that led to a stampede in which 18 people died and demanded Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw resign, taking moral responsibility.
Clashes in NW Pakistan: 15 terrorists, 4 soldiers killed
At least 15 terrorists, including high-value target ringleaders, and four army personnel were killed in two separate intelligence-based operations in the volatile Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in northwestern Pakistan on Saturday.
Global trends, foreign investors' trading activity to drive market trends this week
Stock markets are expected to be driven by global trends and FPI trading activity this week, analysts said.
Prez Murmu Inaugurates National Tribal Festival 'Aadi Mahotsav'
The National Tribal Festival, Aadi Mahotsav, kicked off at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi on Sunday, with President Droupadi Murmu inaugurating the event.
Mcap of 8 of top-10 valued cos tumbles ₹2 lakh crore
RIL took biggest hit in line with a bearish trend in the broader stock market. Bharti Airtel and ICICI Bank emerged as gainers
Railway staff clear haunting remains after night of chaos
Security personnel tried to intervene, but the crowd was too large to control
