22 Dead and 35 Injured In Stampede At Mumbai Train Station
The incident took place around 10.30 am during rush hour near a ticket window between Parel and Elphinstone stations.
Many events coincided to produce a tragedy that many say could have been avoided, had successive governments heeded warnings. Four trains arrived around the same time, and a huge crowd tried to get out. The bridge was already crowded after sudden, heavy rain that had people scurrying for cover. Some say a loud bang after a short circuit led to panic. An eye witness said there were rumours of the old bridge collapsing, within moments, many were crushed and injured.
This is the second tragedy in less than four weeks to hit the western metropolis of more than 18 million.
A building collapsed in the city following a week of heavy rains at the end of August, killing more than 33 people.
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