Crowd Surge at New Delhi Railway Station Injures Many
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Synopsis
A crowd surge at New Delhi Railway Station left several injured on February 16. Passengers rushed to board trains for the Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj, leading to chaos and confusion amidst a massive influx of travelers.
Key Takeaways
- Stampede occurred at New Delhi Railway Station.
- A large number of passengers were trying to reach Prayagraj for the Mahakumbh Mela.
- Four fire tenders were sent to the site.
- Railways are operating over 300 trains daily to Prayagraj.
- Many passengers are facing difficulties in getting confirmed tickets.
New Delhi, Feb 16 (NationPress) A crowd surge occurred on platforms 14 and 15 of the New Delhi Railway Station as a result of a massive influx of passengers, resulting in multiple injuries.
Travelers gathered at the platforms in large numbers to depart for Prayagraj to participate in the Mahakumbh Mela.
According to available reports, approximately four fire tenders have been dispatched to the scene.
However, as of the time of this report, there has been no official comment from the Railways.
The Mahakumbh began in Prayagraj on January 13 and will run until February 26.
In light of the Mahakumbh, the Railways are also operating numerous special trains.
Officials recently stated that the Railways are running over 300 trains to Prayagraj daily.
Despite these increased services, a significant number of passengers are still struggling to secure confirmed tickets, resulting in disorder and confusion.
Many individuals have faced difficulties boarding trains due to the overwhelming crowd.
Further information is pending.
