10 Injured, 2 Critical in Stampede at Mumbai’s Bandra Terminus During Festive Rush

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:28pm on 27 Oct 2024,Sunday India

At least 10 people were hurt, two critically, in a stampede at Mumbai’s Bandra Terminus early Sunday. The incident happened as hundreds of people tried to board the moving Gorakhpur-bound Antyodaya Express. With Diwali and Chhath celebrations near, crowds flocked to the station to travel home. Many unreserved passengers rushed to grab seats, causing chaos. Videos on social media show injured passengers and a hectic scene. Opposition leaders criticized Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, saying he focuses too much on the bullet train project instead of local rail safety. Injured people were taken to Bhabha Hospital.

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