Mumbai Train Tragedy: 2 Dead, 3 Injured Amid Rush Hour Chaos
A tragic incident unfolded in Mumbai on Thursday evening, leaving two people dead and three others injured after a local train struck them near Sandhurst Road station. The accident occurred around 7 p.m., during a particularly chaotic time on the Central Railway line, as passengers were navigating the aftermath of a flash protest at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT).
Earlier in the evening, railway employees had staged a sudden protest to oppose an FIR filed against two engineers in connection with a previous Mumbra accident. The protest began around 4:30 p.m. and intensified near 5:30 p.m., when the employees blocked the motormen’s lobby, effectively halting suburban train services during peak hours. This disruption left thousands of commuters stranded, with many forced to wait on crowded platforms for nearly an hour.
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As trains stood still, some passengers, unable to bear the delay, began walking along the tracks. It was during this time that the tragic accident occurred. Four passengers were struck by a fast-moving local train between Sandhurst Road and CSMT stations. Two of the victims, including 19-year-old Hailey Momaiya and an unidentified male, were pronounced dead at J J Hospital. Three others—Yafiza Chogle, 62; Khushbu Momaiya, 45; and Kaif Chogle, 22—sustained injuries and were admitted to the hospital, though Kaif later refused admission despite experiencing abdominal pain.
Railway officials highlighted the dangers of walking on tracks, emphasizing that trains travel at high speeds and cannot stop immediately, especially in poorly lit conditions. Swapnil Nila, spokesperson for Central Railway, confirmed that the exact cause of the accident would be determined after a thorough investigation.
The protest itself was linked to a June 9 Mumbra accident, in which passengers had fallen from a moving train. The unions involved claimed that the FIR filed against the engineers was based on a technically flawed report. Senior railway officials intervened to end the agitation around 6:45 p.m., but by then, the damage had already been done. Crowds at stations like Masjid Bunder and Dockyard Road escalated, with passengers walking on tracks and some even attempting small-scale protests at other stations due to delayed or canceled trains.
The impact of the protest was significant: around 30 trains were canceled and a similar number were delayed. Authorities deployed additional police personnel to manage the crowds, but the tragic accident underscored how quickly a disruption can turn deadly during Mumbai’s rush hour. Passenger activists condemned the timing and location of the protest, noting that it endangered lives and disrupted essential services.
This incident serves as a somber reminder of the risks faced by daily commuters in Mumbai and the critical importance of railway safety measures, particularly during peak travel times.
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