India, Aug. 11 -- Around 150 people were bitten by stray dogs near Kalyan railway station on Monday, according to staff at the civic-run Rukminibai Hospital, a day after at least 130 people, including an 11-year-old girl, were reportedly bitten in the city.

The girl, who was bitten on Sunday, was initially in critical condition and was transferred to Sion Hospital in Mumbai. She is now out of danger, officials said.

Staff at Rukminibai Hospital said around 150 more people sought treatment for dog bites on Monday. The figure could not be independently verified.

Nitin Amlate, one of the victims, was heading towards Kalyan station to take a train to work when a stray dog bit him on the leg from behind and ran away. He said the dog then bi...