15 including 3 children killed in stampede at New Delhi Railway Station

Posted by admin_kas on 2025-02-16 07:19:46 |

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New Delhi, Feb 16: At least 15 people, including three children, lost their lives in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station Saturday night, with several others injured.

Reports suggest that the tragedy unfolded as a massive crowd had gathered following the announcement of a special train for the Maha Kumbh pilgrimage in Prayagraj.

Panic ensued as passengers surged forward, leading to multiple casualties.

Chaos was triggered by the delay of two trains, which led to an unexpected influx of passengers. As people rushed to board the special train, the situation spiralled out of control, with some passengers fainting amid the commotion., reports news agencies.

In wake of the incident, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his grief over the incident.

"Distressed by the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured have a speedy recovery. The authorities are assisting all those who have been affected by this stampede," PM Modi wrote on his X official handle.

Emergency services responded swiftly, with the Delhi Fire Service dispatching four fire tenders to the station.

Personnel from the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Delhi Police aided in evacuating injured passengers, who were rushed to nearby hospitals for medical treatment.

Meanwhile, the Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has ordered a high-level investigation into the incident.

Also, four additional special trains were arranged, with more on standby to manage the unexpected rush.

"4 special trains to evacuate this unprecedented sudden rush at NDLS. The rush has now reduced," the railway minister wrote on X.