More than 10 people sustained injuries after a stampede-like situation broke out at the New Delhi railway station late on Saturday evening, triggering chaos on platforms number 14 and 15, news agency ANI reported, citing Delhi Police sources.
A Delhi Fire Services (DFS) official said that four fire tenders were rushed to the site after a call was received from the railway station. According to PTI sources, three women were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Stampede-like Situation at New Delhi Railway station. More than 10 people injured: Delhi Police Sources — ANI (@ANI)
The incident occurred around 9:55 pm, prompting an emergency response. Authorities immediately dispatched rescue teams, and four fire tenders were rushed to the site to assist in the relief efforts, DFS chief Atul Garg said.
| नई दिल्ली रेलवे स्टेशन पर कुंभ यात्रियों की भारी भीड़, 2 ट्रेन लेट होने बढ़ी भीड़
The exact cause of the stampede was unclear, but initial reports suggested overcrowding due to train services for the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. Amid the chaos, ZEE News TV learned that the stampede-like situation occurred as two trains were running late.
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