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Twenty-three people died and over 30 were injured in the stampede that took place on a narrow foot over-bridge that connects Elphinstone Road and Parel stations in Mumbai.
The Elphinstone overbridge was narrow and was being used by nearly 300,000 passengers daily who travel in Mumbai's suburban trains. Where do we stand, even after 70 years of independence?
At least 22 commuters were killed and 39 others injured when a horrific stampede broke out on a narrow railway foot overbridge linking Elphinstone Road and Parel stations.
The tragedy took place yesterday around 10.40 am when the overbridge, linking Elphinstone Road and Parel suburban stations, became overcrowded with people taking shelter from a heavy downpour.
22 people were killed and over 30 injured in the rush hour stampede on a narrow foot overbridge linking Elphinstone Road and Parel suburban stations.
Suresh Prabhu said he had approved a proposal for the construction of a new foot overbridge at Elphinstone Road station in April 2015, but it was marred by bureaucratic red tape.
The Western Railways claimed that foot overbridge is in a good condition and all standards relating to its length and width have been maintained. It also added that there are two exit points in north and south.
Western Railways clarified that rumours like falling of FOB created panic among people which led to tremendous push from behind towards the exit that caused the stampede.
Railways minister Piyush Goyal has ordered a high-level probe into the incident.
Daily commuters were anticipating something disastrous to happen on this FOB in view of the overcrowding at peak hours and they had repeatedly alerted the administration to take corrective measures.
At least 22 people have died and several others injured in the stampede.
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