Govt's Big Reveal in Rajya Sabha, Tells What Really Led to New Delhi Railway Station Stampede: 'Big Headload Fell, Peopl
DELHI, INDIA, AUG 01 – Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw attributed the stampede to a falling headload on a crowded foot-over-bridge amid 49,000 ticket sales, leading to 18 deaths and 15 injuries.
- Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in Rajya Sabha that a big headload falling from one of the passengers triggered the New Delhi Railway Station stampede that killed 18 people.
- The high-level inquiry found that on 15.02.25, passenger density on Foot-Over-Bridge 3 rose gradually after 8.15 pm as thousands of Maha Kumbh pilgrims gathered at New Delhi station.
- A headload falling pressed on the stairs of platforms 14/15, causing passengers to trip at 8.48 pm on FOB-3, remaining confined to the stairs.
- Following the incident, Vaishnaw said, `'A total amount of Rs 2.01 crore has been paid to 33 victims and their family members'`.
- With an eye on safety, Indian Railways plans measures at 73 stations, including permanent holding areas, access control, wider foot overbridges, CCTV cameras, and war rooms.
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New Delhi Railway Station stampede triggered by falling of passenger's big headload: Vaishnaw in Rajya Sabha
A high-level committee investigating the devastating stampede at New Delhi railway station on February 15 has submitted its findings, revealing the root cause of the tragedy that led to the deaths of 18 people. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav shared the report’s conclusions during a session in the Rajya Sabha, shedding light on what triggered the panic. The incident: When a falling load triggered panic According to the report, the stampede occ…
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Read Full Article"Big Headload Fell...": Railway Minister On What Led To Delhi Station Tragedy
A big headload that "fell from one of the passengers" led to the tragedy at New Delhi Railway Station that killed 18 people, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said today in response to a member's query.
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