Fatal Mumbai Train Accident Caused by Protruding Backpack: Central Railway Investigation Reveals

Oct 09, 2025 12:11 am CST

A Central Railway investigation has concluded that a passenger's protruding backpack caused a fatal accident in Thane district near Mumbai, resulting in eight commuters falling from two passing trains and five fatalities. The investigation ruled out technical malfunctions, passenger altercations, or sabotage, confirming that both trains were operating within speed limits when the backpack created a domino effect of falling passengers.