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Multiple Casualties as Overcrowded Indian Train Passengers Fall From Cars
On June 9th in Mumbai, India, passengers fell from an overcrowded local train, resulting in fatalities and injuries. Railway authorities attribute the incident to overcrowding and potential entanglement due to the close proximity of moving trains. An investigation is underway, with plans to implement automatic door-closing systems. This tragedy underscores safety concerns within India’s vast, aging rail network, which experiences frequent accidents despite recent improvements.
