22 killed in stampede at Mumbai's Elphinstone railway station
TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Updated: Sep 29, 2017, 15:43 ISTHighlights
- At least 22 people were killed and scores injured in the stampede at Mumbai's Elphinstone railway station
- NDRF team has reached the site of stampede
- A combination of heavy rain, a loud sound and rush hour caused the tragedy, according to police

Railway minister Piyush Goyal, who happens to be in the city, is expected to visit the site of the tragedy, said railway officials.
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Meanwhile, the blame game has already begun with the Shiv Sena targeting the Railways and the NDA government at the Centre, and asking for Goyal's resignation.


NDRF team reaches the site of Mumbai stampede; 22 people have lost their lives so far. (Photo: ANI)
Anguished by the loss of lives in the stampede in Mumbai. Condolences to the bereaved families; prayers with injured — #PresidentKovind
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn)
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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)
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Situation in Mumbai is being continuously monitored. @PiyushGoyal is in Mumbai taking stock of the situation & ensuring all assistance.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi)
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Just landed in Mumbai. Deeply grieved at tragic loss of innocent lives due to unfortunate stampede: Piyush Goyal,Railway Minister
— ANI (@ANI)
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Saddened and shocked to know about the tragic stampede at #Elphinstone railway station, foot over bridge. #Mumbai
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis)
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Spoke to Chief Secretary and @CPMumbaiPolice ; asked them to reach hospital to monitor and ensure that everyone gets all the help.
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis)
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₹5 lakh announced for the next of the kins of deceased and all the medical expenses of the injured will be borne by GoM. #Elphinstone
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis)
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A combination of heavy rain, a loud sound and rush hour caused the tragedy, according to police.
It was raining heavily when the tragedy took place around 10.40 am. Being rush hour, the over bridge was heavily crowded. A possible short-circuit near the over bridge caused a loud bang. The resulting panic and haste to get away led to people running, resulting in the stampede.
Officials of the railways, the police and the fire brigade rushed to the site to carry out rescue operations. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals.
Some reports said people are shouting slogans against the rail ministry. Trains on the Western line are running 15 to 20 minutes late.
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