Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:26am on 09 Jun 2025,Monday India
A horrific incident struck Mumbai’s suburban rail network on June 9, 2025, as 10–12 passengers reportedly fell from a fast local train between Diva and Mumbra due to extreme overcrowding. At least five people lost their lives, while several others were injured and rushed to hospitals by emergency teams . Central Railways and local authorities have halted services on the affected route and launched an investigation into the mishap . The tragedy highlights India's ongoing crisis: overcrowded trains persist, with hundreds of annual fatalities linked to falling off moving compartments. (PC: India Today)
