A rush hour stampede during a sudden monsoon downpour killed at least 22 people and wounded more than 30 on Friday Sep 29,2017 at Mumbai's Elphinstone Railway Station
The tragedy took place amid rain in the city around 10:40 am when the foot over-bridge was heavily crowded
KEM hospital confirms 55 casualties and releases names of victims. In all, 22 have died, including 13 men, 8 women and 1 child, and 33 have been injured, of whom there are 24 men and nine women.
Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announces Rs 5 lakh compensation for the next of the kins of deceased, says all medical expenses of the injured will be borne by the Maharashtra government.
Saddened and shocked to know about the tragic stampede at #Elphinstone railway station, foot over bridge.#Mumbai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweets condolences, promises assistance
My deepest condolences to all those who have lost their lives due to the stampede in Mumbai. Prayers with those who are injured.— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 29, 2017
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