Mumbai Local News: 8 passengers died after falling off overcrowded train near Mumbra

Authorities, including police and railway officials, are currently investigating the cause of the incident and whether any operational lapses contributed to the fatal accident.

By Mumbai Live TeamCivic

Mumbai

At least eight people died after around 10-15 passengers allegedly fell off a moving train near Mumbra railway station in Thane on Monday morning, June 9, according to a spokesperson for the Central Railway.

The passengers reportedly fell around 9.30 am while the Kasara-bound train, which started from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), was passing through the Diva-Mumbra area.

The mishap allegedly occurred due to overcrowding, with passengers believed to be hanging from the door.

Disturbing visuals circulating online show bodies of passengers lying beside the tracks, as fellow commuters and railway authorities rushed to their aid. The scene has sparked widespread concern over commuter safety on Mumbai’s suburban railway network.

9th June 2025 Monday
Accident At Mumbra Railway Station Around 9 Am In Morning A Few People Had Fallen From Train And Were Badly Injured. Does Someone Has More Details About It ? @Central_Railway @RailwaySeva @RailMinIndia pic.twitter.com/GUR7xFNQiw
— khalid Chougle (@ChougleKhalid) June 9, 2025

According to the Central Railway spokesperson, another train was passing towards the opposite side, resulting in the accident.

Initial reports suggested that passengers from the Kasara-bound local and those travelling in another train on the adjacent track collided with one another, possibly while hanging from the footboards. The impact allegedly led to multiple people being thrown off the train.

The incident was first reported by the guard of the Kasara-bound train, following which emergency services were alerted.

Central Railway’s Chief Public Relations Officer Swapnil Dhanraj Nila confirmed the incident. Here's his official statement:

#WATCH | On Mumbra railway mishap, CPRO, Central Railway, Swapnil Dhanraj Nila says, "There has been an incident where eight people travelling on local trains from Mumbra to Diva fell down. The guard of a Kasara-bound local train reported this incident. These people have been… pic.twitter.com/IjHcQaPySJ
— ANI (@ANI) June 9, 2025

Authorities, including police and railway officials, are currently investigating the cause of the incident and whether any operational lapses contributed to the fatal accident.

Maharashtra Chief Minister condoled the loss of lives in the tragic incident.

दिवा-मुंब्रा स्थानकादरम्यान लोकलमधून एकूण 8 प्रवासी खाली पडून झालेल्या दुर्घटनेत काही जणांचा मृत्यू झाल्याची घटना अतिशय दुर्दैवी आहे. मी त्यांना भावपूर्ण श्रद्धांजली अर्पण करतो. त्यांच्या कुटुंबियांच्या दुःखात आम्ही सहभागी आहोत.
जखमींना तातडीने शिवाजी हॉस्पिटल आणि ठाणे सामान्य…
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) June 9, 2025

He said, “It is very unfortunate that a total of 8 passengers fell from a local train between Diva-Mumbra station and some of them lost their lives. I pay my heartfelt tributes to them. We share the grief of their families. The injured have been immediately admitted to Shivaji Hospital and Thane General Hospital and are undergoing treatment. The local administration is coordinating. I pray to God that the injured get relief soon. The Railway Department has launched an investigation into the exact cause of this incident."

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