“At least 18 people, including 11 women and four children, died in a stampede at the New Delhi Railway station on Saturday night. Over a dozen people have also been injured in the incident and are undergoing treatment at nearby hospitals. The Ministry of Railways has ordered an inquiry into the \”unfortunate\” incident and formed a two-member high-level committee to investigate the matter. A wave of similar incidents has been taking place recently as special trains are arranged for the Maha Kumbh – a grand festival held only once every 12 years. Earlier this week, some passengers at Bihar’s Madhubani railway station broke the glass windows of the Swatantrata Senani Express – which goes to Delhi via Prayagraj – after they were unable to board the train.Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world with our live updates. Back to the page you came from. The New Delhi Station stampede took place around 9.55 pm, prompting an emergency response from authorities. For confidential support on suicide matters call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90 or visit a local Samaritans branch, see www.samaritans.org for details. In the U.S. call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 1-800-273-8255 or visit www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org.”
