Two passengers have died in separate incidents after falling from overcrowded local trains on the Central Railway (CR) line in two consecutive days this week. The first incident occurred on Monday morning, October 14, where N J Jaiswar, a 30-year-old from Diva, fell from a moving crowded train between Mumbra and Kalwa.
Thane railway police officials said Jaiswar worked as a painter and was likely heading to work. He lost his grip while boarding the packed train. The police found him seriously injured near pole number 36. He was rushed to Kalwa Hospital, but he did not survive. His mother was immediately informed of his death.
The second accident happened the next day, on Tuesday morning, October 15, around 9 am. A 20-year-old student named Aayush Doshi fell from a crowded local train near Dombivli railway station. He had boarded a train from Dombivli. Doshi, a student of ITI in Mulund, was travelling with a friend when the accident took place, reported TOI. He lived with his family in Madhukunj society of Thakurwadi area in Dombivli West.
Doshi lost his balance and fell from the footboard due to overcrowding near the Swaminarayan Temple, just 200 meters from Dombivli station. Doshi was taken to Shastri Nagar Hospital, but the doctors declared him dead.
In both cases, the police have filed reports of accidental deaths. Both incidents have raised concerns about overcrowded trains. As per reports, such incidents are frequently reported between Thane and Diva. Activists pointed out that despite additional suburban services being introduced, accidents continue to happen.
Commuters have complained that trains arrive at Dombivli fully packed. Because of this, commuters often have no choice but to hang on the footboard, leaving them vulnerable.
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