Central Railway is investigating the Mumbra tragedy, where four commuters died and ten were injured after falling from or inside local trains. The cause remains undetermined due to lack of clear CCTV footage and conflicting eyewitness accounts. A five-member committee is exploring possibilities like overcrowding, bag interference, and loss of balance.
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