Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan on Monday said that the state government will give Rs 5 lakh each to the kin of the deceased in the Mumbai local train tragedy that took place near Mumbra station in Thane district, reported the PTI.

Four commuters, including a GRP constable, died and six were injured in the mishap, with officials saying passengers fell probably after those hanging from the footboard of two overcrowded trains and their backpacks brushed against each other as the trains passed in opposite directions.

Girish Mahajan said the state government will bear all medical expenses of the injured persons, adding they will be provided the best treatment.