PM condoles deaths in Mumbai stampede

New Delhi, Sept 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed his condolences on the deaths in a stampede at Elphinstone railway station in Mumbai. 'My deepest condolences to all those who have lost their lives due to the stampede in Mumbai. Prayers with those who are injured,' Mr Modi tweeted. The Prime Minister said the situation in Mumbai is being continuously monitored and Railway Minister Piyush Goyal is in Mumbai taking stock of the situation and ensuring all assistance. At least 22 people died in a stampede at Mumbai’s Elphinstone railway station this morning. Railway spokesperson Anil Saxena said 22 people were killed and 30 others injured in the stampede. The station, on the Western Line of the Mumbai suburban rail network, also connects to Parel station on the Central line. UNI