'Never seen such a crowd': Survivors recall horror of Maha Kumbh rush stampede at New Delhi Station

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on February 16, 2025
At least 18 people were killed and several injured in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night. Eyewitnesses recounted the chaotic scene as a massive crowd gathered on platforms 14 and 15 for trains to Prayagraj, resulting in the deadly incident. Personnel from the administration and NDRF struggled to control the...

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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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New Delhi railway station

Major railway station in the Delhi, India

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Account a witness gives in the courtroom of what they observed

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Indian specialised force
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Prayagraj

Metropolis in Uttar Pradesh, India
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