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Learn about the Bandra station incident where a Diwali rush led to a stampede, injuring nine people during the holiday travel surge.
Stampede Injures Nine Amid Diwali Rush: Bandra station incident
In Mumbai’s Bandra station, nine people were injured in a stampede as crowds rushed to board the Bandra-Gorakhpur Express on Sunday morning. The incident occurred at 5:56 am on Platform No. 1. The rush intensified as passengers scrambled to secure seats in the 22-coach Antyodaya Express.
Heavy rush and footfall for Diwali at Railways
Railway sources reported that the empty train was being maneuvered onto Platform No. 1 around 2:45 am, contributing to the congestion. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation noted that the injured were immediately attended to, and an investigation has been launched to understand the cause. This Bandra station incident is a reminder of the need for crowd management, especially during holiday travel periods like Diwali.
