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Two drones crash at Churchgate Railway Station during Wankhede display; commuter injured

Mumbai, Oct 30 (UNI) A drone display organised by a telecom company at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium ended in an accident after two unmanned aerial vehicles reportedly went out of control and crashed within the premises of Churchgate Railway Station, injuring a commuter, railway officials said on Friday.
The incident took place on October 28 at around 8.10 pm on Platform No. 3, when one of the drones reportedly crashed near the Virar end of the platform and struck a 37-year-old commuter, identified as Hemant Mahotsavkar.
The impact left him bleeding from injuries to his head and forehead, prompting railway staff and security personnel to rush to his aid. He was provided with immediate medical assistance at the station before an ambulance was arranged to shift him to GT Hospital for further treatment.
Following the incident, the Station Master issued a medical assistance memo to the Government Railway Police (GRP), enabling the injured passenger to receive treatment and facilitating further legal procedures.
The GRP subsequently took possession of both drones and initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. A case has been registered against unidentified persons.
Investigators are examining the circumstances under which the drones, reportedly deployed for the aerial presentation at Wankhede Stadium, lost control and reached the railway station premises.
The probe is also expected to establish the flight path of the devices, the nature of the technical malfunction, if any, and whether prescribed safety precautions were followed during the operation.
The investigating agency is also trying to identify the individuals and organisation responsible for operating the drones and determine how the devices travelled beyond the intended display area.
The incident has raised questions over the safety arrangements governing drone-based public displays, particularly when such operations take place in areas surrounded by busy public infrastructure and crowded transport facilities.
Further details are awaited as the GRP investigation progresses.
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