Stampede at Elphinstone Road railway station in Mumbai; dozens killed and injured - Maharashtra State, India
2017-09-29: On Friday morning (29 September, local time) a stampede occurred at the Elphinstone Road railway station in Mumbai, in the state of Maharashtra. According to first reports, a large number of travelers had sheltered themselves from the rain in an underpass when a part of the tin roof collapsed and led to panic. According to the authorities, at least 15 people were killed and multiple others were injured.
Heightened security measures are to be expected, local traffic disruptions are possible. Travellers should exercise caution and follow instructions of security forces.
India Today, The Hindu
