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50-Year-Old Man Dies After Falling into Gap at Mumbai’s Ghatkopar Station

Authorities have launched an investigation into procedural failures on the overcapacity Central Railway line.

Overview

  • A 50-year-old commuter fell into the gap while boarding a moving KalyanCSMT train at Ghatkopar station around 7 p.m. on June 13, suffering fatal injuries.
  • He was rushed to Rajawadi Hospital but succumbed to his injuries during treatment, according to hospital sources.
  • Services on the Central Railway line were briefly halted and resumed shortly after the incident.
  • This accident follows recent mishaps on the suburban network, including a collision near Mumbra station on June 9 and a fatal fall at Mumbai Central on June 5.
  • Railway authorities have launched investigations into procedural lapses and are reviewing safety measures such as automatic door installations and enhanced crowd management.