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Mumbai train tragedy: Four die after falling off train at Mumbra curve

Eight passengers in total fell from speeding local at notorious bend as Railways probe mystery behind tragedy. Four commuters died and nine were injured after falling off two passing trains near Mumbra station on a steep curve. Central Railway has launched a probe; multiple theories are being investigated.

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As the trains enter sharp curve, both lean slightly inward. The reduced gap between the trains puts commuters at extreme risk

As the trains enter sharp curve, both lean slightly inward. The reduced gap between the trains puts commuters at extreme risk

Four commuters died and nine were injured after falling off two speeding local trains near Mumbra station on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred around 8.58 am on a steep curve at the Kalyan end of the station — a known tilt point for fast-moving trains.

Screengrabs of videos taken by commuters after the Mumbra tragedy unfolded yesterday
Screengrabs of videos taken by commuters after the Mumbra tragedy unfolded yesterday

According to officials, eight passengers fell off a CSMT-bound local train near Mumbra. Shortly after, five more injured commuters were found onboard when the same train halted at Thane station following a chain-pulling alert.

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