A tragic crowd crush occurred at the New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night, claiming at least 15 lives during a surge of pilgrims heading for the Mahakumbh Mela festival. Witnesses reported chaos, with people jostling to board trains and many fainting due to the overwhelming crowd, intensified by delayed arrivals. Although official death figures vary, local reports indicate at least 18 fatalities. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced an investigation to determine the causes and prevent future incidents as authorities seek to manage the influx of travelers effectively during major festivals.
The incident at New Delhi Railway Station, triggered by a sudden surge of pilgrims, left at least 15 dead amidst chaotic scenes on Saturday night.
Witnesses described a tragic crowd crush at the New Delhi Railway Station due to the delayed arrival of trains, resulting in panic and a stampede-like situation.
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed the chaos led to multiple fatalities and announced an investigation into the tragic events at the station.
As thousands gathered for the Mahakumbh Mela, the combination of delay and a large influx of pilgrims created an uncontrollable situation at the platforms.
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