A tragic stampede at New Delhi railway station claimed at least 18 lives, predominantly women, as Hindu pilgrims were en route to the Maha Kumbh festival. The incident occurred late Saturday amidst a chaotic convergence of travelers awaiting trains. Reports indicate that a mix-up regarding platform changes triggered confusion, leading to panicked crowd movement. Eyewitnesses described the disarray, and both Prime Minister Modi and Railway Minister Vaishnaw have expressed their condolences, emphasizing the initiation of an investigation to uncover the causes behind this tragic event.
The stampede happened late on Saturday while thousands of people were gathered at the New Delhi railway station waiting to board a train.
An announcement about a change of train platforms created confusion among the passengers that led to the stampede.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he was 'distressed by the stampede,' expressing condolences to the victims' families and wishing for the injured's recovery.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that an investigation has been ordered to find what led to the stampede.
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