22 killed in stampede at Mumbai railway station

    22 people were killed and around 30 others injured in a stampede at a railway station in Mumbai.

    The incident occurred at Elphinstone station during the rush hour this morning, 29 September, on a footbridge leading into the station.

    The tragedy is believed to have been triggered by overcrowding and a heavy downpour of rain.

    An inquiry is being opened into the incident.

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