New Delhi: At least 15 people have been killed including two children, and many others injured after a severe overcrowding at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night, officials said. The incident occurred around 10 pm on platforms 13 and 14, as thousands of Maha Kumbh devotees gathered to board their trains, leading to panic among passengers. The injured has been rushed to the hospital while more details are awaited.
The Union Railways Ministry issued an official statement which ‘called’ the stampede-like situation at the New Delhi Railway Station as an “unprecedented rush”.
“An Unprecedented rush situation developed today at about 10 pm in New Delhi railway station near platform no 13 & 14. Some of the passengers present there on the platforms fainted due to this sudden rush further leading to the rumours of stampede like situation. This led to spread of panic,” the statement said.
According to initial reports, overcrowding resulted in severe suffocation, leaving four female passengers unconscious. Their condition was reported to be critical, and they were immediately rushed to a hospital for medical treatment.
Expressing deep sorrow over the unfortunate incident, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena conveyed condolences at the loss of life and said that he has ordered the authorities to take controlof the situation.
“There has been an unfortunate and tragic incident of loss of lives and injuries due to disorder & stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. My deepest condolences to the families of victims of this tragedy. Have spoken to Chief Secretary & Police Commissioner and asked them to address and redress the situation,” Saxena said in a post on X.
