Sun Feb 16 18:32:06 UTC 2025: ## Deadly Stampede at New Delhi Railway Station Kills 18
**NEW DELHI** – At least 18 people, including five children, died and more than a dozen were injured in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night. The tragedy occurred on foot-overbridges connecting platforms 14 and 15, as passengers rushed to board trains heading to Prayagraj for the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela.
The stampede was triggered when several passengers slipped while descending the footbridge, causing widespread panic and a deadly crush. While the exact cause remains under investigation, contributing factors being explored include potential delays in train departures, the high volume of general tickets sold (reportedly 1,500 per hour), and possibly a misleading announcement regarding platform changes.
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has responded by ordering a high-level inquiry into the incident. A two-member committee has been established to investigate potential lapses and determine the precise sequence of events leading to the devastating stampede. The investigation is expected to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the tragedy and identify any measures necessary to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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