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On 27 October 2024, a stampede occurred at the Bandra Terminus railway station in Mumbai, India.[1][2] The stampede injured nine people, with two reported to be in critical condition. The incident occurred as a crowd of passengers surged towards Bandra-Gorakhpur express train, resulting in overcrowding and a panic-driven stampede on the platform.[3][4]
 Bandra Terminus, where the stampede occurred | |
| Date | 27 October 2024 |
|---|---|
| Time | 05:20a.m.(IST) |
| Location | Bandra Terminus, Mumbai, India |
| Coordinates | 19°03′46″N 72°50′28″E / 19.062644°N 72.841089°E |
| Cause | Overcrowding on platform during train boarding |
| Outcome | Safety audits announced for high-density stations |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 9 (2 critical) |
| Inquiries | Official investigation by the Ministry of Railways |
Incident
editThe incident took place early in the morning around 5:20 a.m.(IST) when a crowd at a platform of Bandra Terminus railway station began rushing to board the Bandra-Gorakhpur express. The unavailability of reserved compartments of train during the festive season and the sudden arrival of the train contributed to overcrowding, causing panic among passengers and triggering the stampede.[5][6][7]
Cause
editOvercrowding at Bandra Terminus Railway Station is a common issue, particularly during peak festive season and travel hours. On this day, the crowd swell was reportedly exacerbated by platform congestion and insufficient access to reserved compartments due to the festive season of Diwali and Chhath leading to the dangerous surge of people on the platform.[8][9][10]
Response
editGovernment and Railway Authorities
editFollowing the incident, officials from the Western Railway division and the Government of Maharashtra announced an investigation to determine contributing factors. The Ministry of Railways pledged to conduct thorough safety audits at high-density stations to prevent similar occurrences in the future.[11][12]
Public Reaction
editLocal leaders and residents voiced criticism over the incident, pointing out longstanding issues with overcrowding and insufficient infrastructure at Mumbai’s suburban stations. Politicians, including Sanjay Raut, criticized the Ministry of Railways for prioritizing high-profile rail projects over essential safety measures for daily commuters.[13][14][15][16]
Aftermath
editThe Bandra Terminus stampede has led to calls for better crowd management protocols and infrastructural improvements to manage peak festive season surges safely. In future, authorities plan to improve passenger flow management at major stations in the Mumbai suburban rail network.[17]
See also
editReferences
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- ^ "'Too Busy With Bullet Train, People Left To Die': Uddhav Sena Slams Railways Min Over Bandra Stampede". zeenews.india.com. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
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