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Woman Injured After Falling From Crowded Train in Thane
A woman was hurt after falling from a crowded local train in Thane.
The train had stopped because it was waiting at a signal.
The incident happened between Mumbra and Diva stations.
Police said the compartment was very crowded.
They believe the crowd may have caused her to lose balance.
Central Railway said her injuries appeared to be minor.
A video of the fall was shared widely online and shown on television.
Police are still trying to find the woman and learn exactly what happened.
A woman fell from a crowded local train halted at a signal between Mumbra and Diva.
The incident occurred on Thursday during a signal delay, officials said.
Police said heavy crowding caused the woman to lose her balance.
Central Railway said she suffered minor injuries, based on available information.
Authorities were trying to trace the woman and determine whether an altercation occurred.
- Who
- A woman passenger, whose identity was not yet known, was injured.
- What
- She fell from a crowded local train that had stopped at a signal.
- Where
- Between Mumbra and Diva railway stations in Thane district, Maharashtra.
- When
- The incident occurred on Thursday; the exact time was not known.
- Why
- Police said heavy crowding may have caused her to lose balance, while authorities were also investigating whether an altercation occurred.
Crowding Explanation
Altercation Possibility Under Inquiry
Cause of the fall
Crowding Explanation
The senior inspector of the Thane Railway police station said heavy rush inside the compartment caused the woman to lose her balance.
Altercation Possibility Under Inquiry
The Central Railway spokesperson said an inquiry was being conducted into whether the woman had faced an altercation.
Key facts
- Incident
- A woman fell from a halted local train.
- Location
- Between Mumbra and Diva railway stations, Thane district.
- Reported cause
- Heavy crowding and loss of balance, according to a police statement.
- Train status
- The train had stopped because of a signal delay.
- Injuries
- Minor injuries, according to available information from Central Railway.
- Investigation
- Police were trying to trace the woman and record her statement.
- Public attention
- Video of the fall went viral on social media and was aired by news channels.
Quotes
Central Railway chief public relations officer
Official spokesperson for Central Railway
“The lady had fallen down from a halted train, and had minor injuries as per available information. Inquiry is being conducted on whether the lady had faced any altercation.”
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