Updated On: 03 February, 2026 03:18 PM IST | Mumbai | Ritika Gondhalekar
Several commuters were trapped for 15 minutes in a lift at Mumbai’s Dadar Railway Station due to overcrowding, causing panic and highlighting misuse of lifts meant for the elderly, pregnant women, and people with disabilities

The situation had caused panic among commuters during the afternoon peak hours. VIDEO SCREENGRAB/BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
A group of commuters was left stranded inside a lift at Dadar railway station for nearly 15 minutes after severe overcrowding prevented the doors from functioning properly. Despite repeated requests from fellow passengers to step back and make space, many refused to move, worsening the situation during peak rush hour.
A group of commuters was left stranded inside a lift at Dadar Railway Station for nearly 15 minutes after severe overcrowding prevented the doors from functioning properly. Despite repeated requests from fellow passengers to step back and make space, many refused to move,… pic.twitter.com/wZ9HHcwG3o