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'Unprecedented' Maha Kumbh rush and train delays? What triggered New Delhi Railway Station stampede

IndiaTimes Sunday, 16 February 2025 ()
At least 18 people, including women and children, died in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. The chaos resulted from a surge of passengers heading to Maha Kumbh and waiting for delayed trains. A high-level committee is investigating the incident to determine its cause.
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News video: New Delhi Railway Station Stampede | Death Toll Mounts to 18, Dozens Injured in Tragic Incident

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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...

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Eyewitnesses recount the terrifying moments of the deadly stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, which claimed 18 lives and left dozens injured. Passengers describe the chaos, blaming an "unexpected rush" and lack of crowd control measures. Some allege that no police or railway officials were present to manage the situation. The tragedy unfolded as devotees rushed to board trains for the Maha Kumbh Mela. Authorities have launched an investigation, while compensation has been announced for victims’ families. Watch the harrowing accounts from the scene. #NewDelhiStampede #DelhiRailwayStation #RailwayStampede #DelhiNews #TrainStationTragedy #StampedeAtDelhiStation #IndianRailways #BreakingNews #RailwayAccident #CrowdTragedy #TrainStationChaos #MahaKumbhMelaRush #DelhiStampedeNews #PassengerSafety #RailwayDisaster ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.103~

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