Thane tragedy: CR probes if bags of commuters at train doors clashed, or metal hit a rake
Monday, 9 June 2025 () In a tragic and unprecedented incident, eight commuters fell off two overcrowded Mumbai local trains passing each other near Mumbra station, killing four and injuring nine. Investigations suggest backpacks may have collided, causing loss of balance. Officials are probing scratch marks on a coach. Overcrowding and footboard travel are blamed. Railways plan to introduce safer trains by 2026.