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Mumbai Police seeks blood donation for Mumbai stmapede victims

Mumbai Police seeks blood donation for Mumbai stmapede victims

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | 29 Sep 2017, 01:47 pm
Mumbai, Sep 29 (IBNS): Mumbai Police have sent out requests for blood. They tweeted, "A -ve, B -ve and AB -ve blood is required in KEM hospital for those injured in #Elphinstone stampede . Please contact the blood bank at KEM."

Meanwhile, President Ram Nath Kovind has expressed anguish over the loss of lives at the stampede in the Mumbai suburban railway station on Friday.

"Anguished by the loss of lives in the stampede in Mumbai. Condolences to the bereaved families; prayers with injured — #PresidentKovind" read the tweet from Rahstrapati Bhavan.

At least 15 people died and 20 others were seriously injured in the stampede which occurred at Elphinstone railway station on Friday morning, police said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, "My deepest condolences to all those who have lost their lives due to the stampede in Mumbai. Prayers with those who are injured."

"Situation in Mumbai is being continuously monitored. @PiyushGoyal is in Mumbai taking stock of the situation & ensuring all assistance," said Modi.


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