Mon Feb 17 07:58:08 UTC 2025: ## Delhi Railway Station Stampede Kills 18
**New Delhi, February 17, 2025** – An estimated 18 pilgrims died and many more were injured in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday evening, February 15, 2025. The incident occurred around 9:15 PM on Platform 14, where a large crowd had gathered to board a train to Prayagraj.
Railway sources attribute the tragedy to a combination of factors: a massive influx of pilgrims traveling to Prayagraj, the continued sale of approximately 1,500 general (unreserved) tickets per hour without access control, and a lack of crowd management. Preliminary investigations indicate that roughly 2,600 tickets to Prayagraj were sold between 6 PM and 8 PM. While railway officials deny any misleading announcements, a surge of pilgrims moving toward another platform after a perceived confusion contributed to the chaos. The situation was exacerbated by the delay of another train on Platform 13, stranding hundreds of passengers.
The Indian Railways issued a statement urging the public to avoid rumors and adhere to official announcements to prevent future incidents. They emphasized the importance of passenger cooperation in following operational plans to ensure smooth train services. The investigation into the incident continues.
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