2014 Mumbai stampede

The 2014 Mumbai stampede refers to a tragic incident that occurred on September 27, 2014, at the Elphinstone Road railway station in Mumbai, India. The stampede resulted in the deaths of at least 23 people and injured over 30 others, primarily commuters who were trying to exit the station during the morning rush hour. The chaos ensued when a large crowd gathered on a narrow footbridge, exacerbated by heavy rainfall that caused overcrowding on the station platforms. Witnesses reported that the panic was triggered by rumors of a collapsed bridge, leading to a rush for safety. The incident highlighted longstanding concerns regarding the inadequate infrastructure and safety measures at Mumbai's railway stations, prompting calls for urgent reforms to prevent such tragedies in the future.