Sun Feb 16 22:22:14 UTC 2025: **New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Kills 18, Injures Many**
NEW DELHI – A stampede at New Delhi Railway Station resulted in the deaths of 18 people and numerous injuries on [Date of incident – this information is missing from the provided text]. The incident occurred due to overcrowding on platforms and foot over bridges caused by delays of two trains to Prayagraj and confusion over platform changes.
According to doctors at Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) and LNJP hospitals, the deceased, including 11 women, suffered chest and abdominal injuries, and asphyxiation was a likely cause of death. Five bodies were received at RML Hospital, four women (ages ranging from 30-35 and one 70-year-old) and one man (aged 25). LNJP Hospital reported that injured individuals sustained lower body and bone injuries; some have been discharged.
The stampede erupted when passengers, facing delays and platform changes, experienced a surge of panic, leading to a crush of people. The Indian Railways has initiated a high-level inquiry into the incident, while Delhi Police is also conducting an investigation.
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