15 killed as Kumbh rush leads to stampede at New Delhi station

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A stampede occurred at New Delhi railway station on Saturday night, causing at least 15 deaths and numerous injuries. The stampede was due to overcrowding as passengers were headed for Maha Kumbh. Emergency services responded promptly, and injured passengers were sent to hospitals. The chaotic situation was controlled later.

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Published on February 16, 2025 -  04:21
New Delhi Railway Station Stampede | Death Toll Mounts to 18, Dozens Injured in Tragic Incident
A tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station has claimed the lives of 18 people, with dozens injured in the chaos. The incident occurred due to an unexpected rush of passengers, reportedly linked to devotees traveling for the Maha Kumbh Mela. Authorities have launched an investigation, while Indian Railways has announced compensation for victims. Eyewitnesses blame poor crowd management, and political leaders, including PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi, have reacted to the disaster New Delhi Railway Station Stampede #NewDelhiStampede #DelhiRailwayStation #RailwayStampede #DelhiNews #TrainStationTragedy #StampedeAtDelhiStation #IndianRailways #BreakingNews #RailwayAccident #CrowdTragedy #TrainStationChaos #MahaKumbhMelaRush #DelhiStampedeNews #PassengerSafety #RailwayDisaster

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