Sun Feb 16 01:45:45 UTC 2025: **News Flash: Stampede at Delhi Railway Station Claims 15 Lives Amidst Maha Kumbh Rush**

**New Delhi, February 16, 2025** – A tragic stampede at New Delhi railway station on Saturday claimed the lives of 15 people, including three children. Eleven others sustained injuries. The incident occurred amidst a surge of passengers traveling to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh Mela. Delhi Fire Services chief Atul Garg stated that the cause is still under investigation, but initial reports indicate that the cancellation of two trains contributed to overcrowding and chaos on the platforms.

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**(Note: Specific city names for the cricket team arrival and some details were omitted from the original text and are therefore missing from this news article. The news article is structured for clarity and brevity.)**

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