Stampede at Bandra Terminus injures nine, two critically | VIDEO

Bandra Station stampede: A tragic stampede broke out on Platform No. 1 at Bandra Terminus early Sunday morning, leaving nine passengers injured, with two in critical condition. The incident occurred around 5:56 a.m. as a large crowd gathered to board the Bandra-Gorakhpur Express, scheduled for a 5:10 a.m. departure.

The overwhelming rush of passengers caused panic on the crowded platform, which quickly escalated into a chaotic stampede. As the train’s departure time approached, the platform overflowed with passengers, intensifying the situation. In videos taken shortly after the stampede, police and railway staff were seen assisting and carrying the injured to receive medical treatment.

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Injuries and medical assistance

Dr. Ritesh, a medical officer at Bandra Bhaba Hospital, reported that nine injured passengers were brought in for treatment. Among the stable individuals were Shabbir Abdul Rehman (40), Parmeshwar Sukhdar Gupta (28), Ravindra Harihar Chuma (30), Ramsevak Ravindra Prasad Prajapati (29), Sanjay Tilakram Kangay (27), Divyanshu Yogendra Yadav (18), and Mohammad Shareef Shaikh (25). However, two individuals, Indrajith Sahani (19) and Noor Mohammad Shaikh (18), are currently in critical condition and are being closely monitored.

The incident underscores the urgent need for improved crowd management strategies at major railway stations to prevent similar situations in the future.