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Man Dies After Exiting Mumbai Local Train on Wrong Side, Trapped in Iron Fence

Railway police have opened an investigation into safety protocols following the accident.

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Overview

  • At around 9:45 am on June 5 at Mumbai Central station, a 27-year-old man attempted to alight a Western Railway local train from the wrong side and became trapped in iron fencing.
  • He sustained severe neck injuries and was found hanging with bleeding wounds after his head became caught in the fence.
  • He was rushed to Nair Hospital where he was declared dead on arrival and a postmortem is under way to confirm the cause of death.
  • Railway police have opened an investigation into station safety protocols and passenger exit procedures following the incident.
  • The accident highlights persistent safety concerns at busy suburban rail terminals and may prompt calls for improved emergency response measures.