New Delhi, February 15: In a shocking incident, a major incident occurred at platform number 15 of New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday, February 15 due to extreme overcrowding at the station. Few people fainted at the station due to suffocation which occurred due to the overcrowding at the station. The massive crowd reached the station reportedly to catch the Prayagraj Express as a large number of devotees wanted to reach the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025.
A video has surfaced on social media in which it can be seen that a sea of people is present at the railway station and the victims are being carried on handcart by the employees at the station.
There are reports that heavy crowd led to a situation of suffocation, causing several people to faint. However, the Railway Unit of Delhi Police has denied reports of a stampede.
Many visuals have surfaced on social media showing a huge crowd at the New Delhi Railway Station. The massive crowd of devotees rushed at the New Delhi Railway Station to attend the Maha Kumbh 2025 Mela in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj. Many people are seen at the railway station trying to get the train to reach the Kumbh Mela.
Several people have fainted, however, there are no reports of any casualties into the incident. The number of people who fainted due to suffocation is also not clear yet. There are reportedly 10 people who suffered injuries in the stampede-like situation at the station, reports ANI.
Delhi Fire Service said that there was a stampede-like situation at New Delhi Railway Station and they received a call from the station after which fire tenders rushed to the spot. As per reports from ANI, "Stampede-like situation at New Delhi Railway station. A call has been received from the New Delhi Railway station. 4 fire tenders rushed to the site. More details awaited," said Delhi Fire Service.
