Elphinstone Road Station Stampede: The  high level enquiry will be probed by the Chief Security Officer of the Western Railways, Railways Minister Piyush Goyal said.

 At least 22 people dead and around forty more are currently undergoing treatment at Mumbai’s KEM hospital.

“Just landed in Mumbai. Deeply grieved at tragic loss of innocent lives due to an unfortunate stampede at Elphinstone Road foot over bridge. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the bereaved. I pray for the quick revival of the injured persons. Have ordered a high level enquiry headed by the Chief Safety Officer, Western Railways,” Goyal said.

Goyal was to the city to launch several new trains along the suburban line.. The event now called off.

The stampede took place when there was unexpected rainfall in Mumbai and people started rushing to the foot over bridge seeking shelter. As the rain didn’t subside and trains kept entering the station, the mob on the FOB increased, an eyewitness told

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also uttered his condolences at the loss of lives in the stampede. Modi said a investigation has been ordered. “My deepest condolences to all those who have lost their lives due to the stampede in Mumbai. Prayers with those who are injured,” he said.

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