New Delhi: A chaotic scene unfolded at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday evening, which resuled in the deaths of at least 18 people, including three children, after a stampede-like situation broke out on platforms 14 and 15. At least 10 others sustained injuries in the incident, officials said.
Chaotic scenes unfolded at the station as a huge crowd attempted to board an overcrowded train, triggering panic among passengers. The situation worsened around 10 pm when people gathered for their trains, including the Prayagraj Express at platform 14.
VIDEO | Visuals from platform number 12 and 13 after a stampede-like situation broke out at the New Delhi Railway station, triggering a chaos on platform number 14 and 15.
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Passengers struggle amid chaos
Videos from the scene depicted passengers desperately trying to enter the crowded train, with parents carrying young children in their arms while trying to secure a spot inside. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Railway KPS Malhotra said that a large number of passengers were gathered on the platform at the time. The delay of two other trains—Swatantrata Senani Express and Bhubaneswar Rajdhani—further contributed to congestion on platforms 12, 13, and 14.
“As per available information, 1,500 general tickets were sold, leading to an overwhelming rush. The crowd became uncontrollable, triggering a stampede-like situation near the escalator on platform 14,” Malhotra said.
#WATCH | Huge crowd of passengers witnessed at platform number 12 of New Delhi Railway Station. pic.twitter.com/wbHceJiLiD
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Officials confirm multiple deaths
Authorities, including the Delhi Police and the Railway Protection Force (RPF), swiftly intervened to manage the situation. Initially, officials had stated that no casualties had occurred, but later reports confirmed multiple deaths. The injured were immediately taken to LNJP Hospital for treatment. Officials noted that several passengers had reported experiencing breathlessness due to the dense crowd.
