At least 5 killed as passengers fall off moving train near Mumbra in Thane: Railways

At least five people died after around 12 passengers allegedly fell off a moving express train near Mumbra railway station in Thane, according to a spokesperson for the Railways.
The passengers reportedly fell while the Pushpak Express was passing through the Diva-Mumbra area as it travelled from Mumbai to Lucknow.
While authorities are trying to determine what exactly caused the accident, sources said it occurred because the train was overcrowded and passengers were standing on either side of its doors. Preliminary reports too indicate that the coach was overcrowded, resulting in the accident.
The railway authorities said they will share more details once they gain more clarity about what happened.

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