US EditionNew Delhi train station stampede kills at least 18
- At least 18 people died in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station as they traveled to the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.
- To improve passenger experience, medical help desks have been established and waiting spaces have been designated for those traveling to Prayagraj.
- Dozens of paramilitary personnel and police officers have been posted to control crowds and manage the movement of passengers at the railway station.
- Passengers reported delays and crowding on special trains, but some expressed gratitude for having seats amid the chaos.
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New Delhi Station Stampede: How and when the tragedy took place? Know what RPF says in its report on incident
The Railway Police Force (RPF) has prepared a detailed report on the tragic stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station that left 20 dead. In its report, the railway police said that after the departure of Shivganga Express from platform number 12 at 8 pm, a huge crowd of passengers started gathering on the platform. The report further added that the paths leading to platform number 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 were completely jammed and so, the RPF ins…
40-minute delay in Delhi stampede response? What Railways, fire officials say
NDLS Stampede: The stampede at the New Delhi railway station was triggered due to an announcement that a special Kumbh train would arrive at platform 16 after an earlier announcement that it would come on platform 12, triggering confusion among passengers, an RPF report said.
New Delhi train station stampede kills at least 18
The NewsAt least 18 people were killed in a stampede at a train station in New Delhi.Many of the victims were traveling to the Maha Kumbh Mela, making it the second deadly crush associated with the massive six-week Hindu gathering, which this year has attracted more than 500 million attendees.Last month, 30 people were killed in a stampede at the festival itself.Authorities said they would investigate the station incident, which prompted critici…
Working Mom Woes: RPF Officer Carries Baby On Duty After Delhi Stampede
On Saturday, February 15, a big crowd gathered at the New Delhi Railway Station, all bound for the Maha Kumbh snaan (holy dip) over the weekend. That night, an unexpected announcement, regarding a change in the platform for a Kumbh-bound train, sparked chaos among the passengers. Around 9:00 p.m., a tragic stampede followed as panic broke out when people tried to board the train. It was already too late when the authorities finally stepped in. A…
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