Sun Feb 16 04:01:46 UTC 2025: ## New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Kills 18, Injures 12
**New Delhi, India** – A stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on [Date of Incident – needs to be added from original source] resulted in the deaths of 18 people and injuries to 12 more. The incident occurred on platforms 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16, overwhelmed by a massive crowd of passengers attempting to board trains heading to Prayagraj for the Kumbh Mela religious festival.
Eyewitnesses described chaotic scenes, with reports of a lack of adequate emergency response. Some accounts claimed a delay in ambulance arrival and insufficient police presence to manage the surging crowds. The injured were eventually transported to hospitals.
Following the incident, the Delhi Police and Railway Protection Force (RPF) arrived to control the situation. The Indian Railways have initiated the running of special trains to alleviate the overcrowding and evacuate passengers. The central government has ordered an investigation into the incident to determine the cause and assess the adequacy of safety measures. Opposition parties have raised questions regarding the lack of preparedness and potential negligence leading to the tragedy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences to the victims’ families. The investigation is underway.
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