India, June 9 -- At least two passengers died after falling from a moving local train between Mumbra and Diva stations, and several others were injured.

The accident occurred on the Down Fast line, during peak rush hour, as the train was heading towards Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT). Overcrowding is believed to be a major factor contributing to the incident.

According to Dr. Swapnil Nila, Chief Public Relations Officer of Central Railway, "As per information received from the Guard of the Kasara-bound local train, eight people had fallen down between Mumbra and Diva stations. These people have been rushed to hospitals for treatment."

Earlier reports suggested as many as five fatalities; however, the Railway Prote...