Mumbai, October 4: At least seven people lost their lives in a series of railway-related accidents across Mumbai’s suburban network on Friday, despite ongoing safety initiatives and awareness drives by the Indian Railways.
Fatal Fall Near Koper Station
One of the fatalities occurred near Koper station on the Central Railway line, where a commuter reportedly fell from a moving train. According to the Government Railway Police (GRP), the body was discovered around 3:10 p.m. near the up fast track.
“Prima facie, it appears to be a case of falling from a moving train. Further investigation is underway,” a GRP official said.
Two Run Over Between Diva and Koper
In another tragic incident, a man and a woman were run over by a railway engine on the fifth line between Diva and Koper stations.