New Delhi Railway Station News LIVE: At least 15 people were killed and 10 others were injured in a stampede-like situation at New Delhi Railway Station due to a huge rush on Saturday night.
The incident occurred around 9:55 pm, prompting an emergency response.
“15 people, including 3 children, lost their lives in the incident that occurred at New Delhi railway station,” said Chief Casualty Medical Officer, LNJP hospital.
Reports said that overcrowding took place due to train services for the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, which triggered chaos on platform numbers 14 and 15.
Officials said that the situation occurred due to a massive crowd within a span of 15–20 minutes as a special train was announced, and people tried to catch that train.
Meanwhile, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has ordered a high-level investigation and said that the situation was under control at New Delhi station.
The Ministry of Railway said that the situation is under control, and the injured have been taken to the hospital.
Authorities immediately dispatched rescue teams and four fire tenders were rushed to the site to assist in the relief efforts, Delhi Fire Services (DFS) chief Atul Garg said.
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New Delhi Railway Station News LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he was 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,” said Modi in a post on X.
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New Delhi Railway Station News LIVE: 15 people, including 3 children, lost their lives; 10 others are injured in the incident that occurred at New Delhi railway station, reported ANI quoting Chief Casualty Medical Officer, LNJP hospital.
New Delhi Railway Station News LIVE: Inquiry ordered
New Delhi Railway Station News LIVE: A high level inquiry has been ordered by the Railways on the unfortunate incident, said Ministry of Railways.
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New Delhi Railway Station News LIVE: The Ministry of Railways issued a statement on the situation and said that the rush has been reduced.
— An unprecedented rush situation developed today (Saturday) at about 10 pm in New Delhi railway station near platform no 13 and 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 situation was later controled by easing the rush situation. Northern Railways immediately ran 4 special trains to evacuate unprecedented sudden rush.
— Now rush has been reduced.
— In the meanwhile, the fainted and injured passengers have been taken to nearby hospitals by RPF & Delhi Police.
—A high level inquiry has been ordered by the Railways on the unfortunate incident.
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New Delhi Railway Station News LIVE: “Two trains were delayed, and due to extra footfall of passengers, the gathering was huge. A few people are injured. As of now, the situation is under control. The situation occurred due to a massive crowd within a span of 15-20 minutes. It occurred as a special train was announced, and people tried to catch that train,” said DCP Railway KPS Malhotra.
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New Delhi Railway Station News LIVE: Monitoring operations, says Delhi LG
New Delhi Railway Station News LIVE: Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena said that there has been an unfortunate incident at New Delhi Railway Station.
“Have spoken to Chief Secretary & Police Commissioner and asked them to address the situation. CS has been asked to deploy relief personnel. Have instructed CS & CP to be at the site and take control of relief measures. I am constantly monitoring operations,” said LG.
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Former Delhi CM Atishi slammed Centre over the stampede, and said that such an incident with the devotees going for Maha Kumbh is very sad.
“Neither the central government nor the UP government is concerned about the safety of the people. There are no arrangements in Prayagraj nor are there any concrete traffic arrangements for the devotees coming from different states of the country,” Atishi said in a post on X.
Atishi also requested the Railway Department to provide help to the people as soon as possible.
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The Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of Northern Railway, Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay, said that there was no stampede at New Delhi Railway Station.
“There is no stampede (at New Delhi Railway Station). It is only a rumour. Northern Railways was running two planned special trains (for Prayagraj),” said CPRO Northern Railways.
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