Mumbai: At least 22 people were killed and over 50 were left injured in a stampede at Mumbai’s Elphinstone railway station on Friday.
The stampede took place at the foot-over bridge on Friday. Initial reports suggest more than 20 people are injured. BMC’s disaster management unit said, “required agencies have been mobilised.”
.@RailMinIndia @WesternRly this is parel / elphinston bridge. We heard People died due to stampede ? Good returns of my tax! @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/Yj0tySttCo
— Chirag Joshi (@chiragmjoshi) September 29, 2017
The incident took place around 10.45 am during rush hour near the Parel and Elphinstone stations. Injured have been rushed to KEM Hospital.
Early visuals showed people lying on the ground and attempt to revive them.
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
A large number of offices are in the area, and these two stations receive much of the city’s train traffic.
