Railway rush hour turns chaotic: 15 injured in Delhi Station incident | WATCH

A stampede-like situation at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday resulted in 15 injuries, triggered by the cancellation of two trains to Prayagraj, leading to chaos among passengers.

Edited By: Rosey S Chettri

Last Updated : 15 February 2025, 11:26 PM IST

New Delhi Railway station suggest a stampede like situation breaking out (X/@SimranBabbar_05)

On Saturday, February 15, 2025, a stampede-like situation at New Delhi Railway Station left numerous passengers injured amid chaotic scenes.

Overcrowding Triggers Panic

Massive crowds lead to a dangerous situation.The stampede occurred on platforms 14 and 15 as thousands of passengers gathered for trains heading to Prayagraj for the Mahakumbh festival. The abrupt cancellation of two Kumbh Special trains exacerbated the situation, leading to overcrowding and panic among the waiting crowd, with reports indicating that over 5,000 tickets had been booked for these routes.

Just In🚨Initial reports coming from New Delhi Railway station suggest a stampede like situation breaking out.

More than 10 people are likely to be injured

Visuals show panic and chaos among the crowd of passengers.@DCPNewDelhi @RailwaySeva @RailMinIndia
@DCPRAILWAYS pic.twitter.com/4QYjEcOqUp
— Simran (@SimranBabbar_05) February 15, 2025

Injuries and Emergency Response

Immediate medical assistance provided to the injured.Initial reports confirmed that at least 15 people sustained injuries during the incident, with some falling unconscious due to suffocation amidst the throng. The Delhi Fire Service promptly dispatched four fire tenders to the scene to assist in managing the chaos and provide medical support to those affected.

Authorities Take Control

Railway officials and police respond swiftly. Indian Railways officials and Delhi Police arrived quickly to restore order and assist passengers. While some reports indicated a stampede, authorities clarified that there was no official stampede but rather a stampede-like situation due to overwhelming crowding. Investigations are underway to understand how so many passengers arrived without confirmed tickets.

A Call for Safety Measures

Lessons learned from the incident. This incident highlights the urgent need for improved crowd management strategies at major transport hubs, especially during large-scale events like the Mahakumbh. Authorities are now under pressure to ensure passenger safety and prevent similar occurrences in the future.