Mumbai Elphinstone Station Stampede
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Every aspect of rail services should be continuously improved: President Kovind
India | Oct 01, 2017, 10:15 PM ISTTwenty-three people died and over 30 were injured in the stampede that took place on a narrow foot over-bridge that connects Elphinstone Road and Parel stations in Mumbai.
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Aaj Ki Baat Sept 29 episode: A tragedy that could have been averted
Oct 03, 2017, 06:33 PM ISTThe Elphinstone overbridge was narrow and was being used by nearly 300,000 passengers daily who travel in Mumbai's suburban trains. Where do we stand, even after 70 years of independence?
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Piyush Goyal tightens reins on Railways, gives priority to safety
National | Oct 01, 2017, 12:01 AM ISTAt least 22 commuters were killed and 39 others injured when a horrific stampede broke out on a narrow railway foot overbridge linking Elphinstone Road and Parel stations.
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Death toll in Ephinstone Road station stampede in Mumbai rises to 23
India | Sep 30, 2017, 04:28 PM ISTThe tragedy took place yesterday around 10.40 am when the overbridge, linking Elphinstone Road and Parel suburban stations, became overcrowded with people taking shelter from a heavy downpour.
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Mumbai stampede: Opposition seeks Railway Minister's resignation
National | Sep 30, 2017, 09:24 AM IST22 people were killed and over 30 injured in the rush hour stampede on a narrow foot overbridge linking Elphinstone Road and Parel suburban stations.
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Suresh Prabhu had assured Sena MP that Elphinstone Road station bridge would be renovated
India | Sep 29, 2017, 11:44 PM ISTSuresh Prabhu said he had approved a proposal for the construction of a new foot overbridge at Elphinstone Road station in April 2015, but it was marred by bureaucratic red tape.
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Exclusive: India TV exposes Western Railways' lies on Elphinstone station stampede
India | Sep 29, 2017, 11:30 PM ISTThe Western Railways claimed that foot overbridge is in a good condition and all standards relating to its length and width have been maintained. It also added that there are two exit points in north and south.
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Elphinstone stampede: No structural damage to foot overbridge, rains and rumours caused accident, says Western Railways
India | Sep 29, 2017, 08:48 PM ISTWestern Railways clarified that rumours like falling of FOB created panic among people which led to tremendous push from behind towards the exit that caused the stampede.
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22 dead, over 30 injured in stampede on Elphinstone station foot over bridge in Mumbai
India | Sep 29, 2017, 08:44 PM ISTRailways minister Piyush Goyal has ordered a high-level probe into the incident.
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Elphinstone stampede: Concerned commuter had posted warning tweet two days back
India | Sep 29, 2017, 04:09 PM ISTDaily commuters were anticipating something disastrous to happen on this FOB in view of the overcrowding at peak hours and they had repeatedly alerted the administration to take corrective measures.
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Elphinstone Station Stampede in Mumbai: Why it happened | VIDEOS INSIDE
India | Sep 29, 2017, 04:12 PM ISTAt least 22 people have died and several others injured in the stampede.