Stampede-like situation at New Delhi railway station, 4 fire tenders rushed to spot

A stampede-like situation occurred at New Delhi railway station on Saturday night, resulting in chaos on platforms 14 and 15. Authorities dispatched rescue teams and fire tenders, with three women hospitalized for treatment. Overcrowding due to train services for the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj is being considered the primary cause.

A stampede-like situation broke out at the New Delhi railway station late on Saturday evening, triggering a chaos on platform number 14 and 15, a (DFS) official said. Sources said three women were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.

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.

The exact cause of the stampede remains unclear, but initial reports suggest overcrowding due to train services for the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.

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