India, June 9 -- At least three people died as several passengers fell off a train in Maharashtra's Thane district on Monday. The Central Railways said in a statement that the passengers fell because of the excessive crowd on the train.

The incident took place near Mumbra station in the district, the police said.

"Some passengers travelling towards CSMT fell from the train at Thane's Mumbra railway station. The reason for the accident is believed to be an excessive crowd on the train. The railway administration and police have reached the spot. The injured are being taken immediately to the nearest hospital. Investigation into the accident has begun. Local services have also been affected by the incident," it said.

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