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Stampede-like situation in Mumbai Metro as trains get delayed due to technical issue, see videos

A stampede-like situation broke out at the Mumbai Metro as commuters were stranded on the platform due to train delays. Several videos have emerged on social media, igniting safety concerns. A viral video shows a sea of commuters struggling to manoeuvre freely on the metro platform. Several commuters can be seen recording the chaos on their phones while slowly moving forward. Mumbai Metro authorities informed that the sudden rush stemmed from a train delay due to a technical issue. As per a report in Hindustan Times, the train could not achieve the target speed and had to be withdrawn, leading to a delay on the Versova Ghatkopar Line 1. The authorities further clarified that the issue was fixed and the Metro operations resumed. Sharing the video, an X handle @AndheriLOCA wrote, 'Crazy commuter woes thanks to 1 service withdrawn tech issues with mumbai metro line 1 Stampede like situation in ghatkopar station @Dev_Fadnavis @CMOMaharashtra act fast before lives are lost Line 1 needs 6 bogie rakes & 3 times current rakes.' Watch the viral video here: Crazy commuter woes thanks to 1 service withdrawn tech issues with mumbai metro line 1 Stampede like situation in ghatkopar station@Dev_Fadnavis @CMOMaharashtra act fast before lives are lost Line 1 needs 6 bogie rakes & 3 times current rakes@MandarSawant184@BHiren@impuni… — ANDHERI LOKHANDWALA OSHIWARA CITIZEN'S ASSOCIATION (@AndheriLOCA) July 7, 2025 The video quickly grabbed attention, triggering outrage due to poor management. 'It's a Chinese company coach and even if they order now it will take one year, only one option checking the feasibility of BEML coaches since it's a government company double engine sarkar can push them to provide new coach without bid/tender can be given them it's not scam,' a user wrote. 'Sir, Nothing will happen under some accidents and lives lost. This govt is more interested in its survival by giving freebees. You and I are meant just to give taxes,' another user commented. 'It seems .. before boarding the station commuters should be given crowd management defence training,' a third user reacted.