India, June 9 -- At least four passengers, including a Government Railway Police (GRP) constable, died and six others were injured after falling from an overcrowded local train in Maharashtra's Thane district during Monday morning's rush hour, officials said.

The incident occurred between Diva and Kopar stations on a Kasara-bound train. According to railway officials, the accident likely happened when commuters hanging from the footboards of two passing trains brushed against each other due to overcrowding. However, the exact cause remains under investigation.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that the railway administration is probing the matter. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde expressed grief and assured support for the vict...