Delhi Railway Station Stampede Update: 15 Dead, Probe Ordered

NEW DELHI RAILWAY STATION STAMPEDE LIVE UPDATES: At least 15 people were killed and several were injured in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday.

Delhi Railway Station Stampede Update: 15 Dead, Probe Ordered

At least 15 people were killed and several were injured in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday, caused by a sudden rush of passengers who tried to board trains for the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. 

In a statement, the Ministry of Railways said a high-level inquiry has been ordered in the "unfortunate incident". 

The injured were rushed to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narain (LNJP) Hospital for treatment. 

The deputy commissioner of police (railway) said many people were present on platform number 14 when the Prayagraj Express train was standing at the platform. The Swantrata Senani Express and Bhubaneshwar Rajdhani Express were delayed and the passengers of these trains were also present on platform numbers 12, 13 and 14, the official said in a statement. 

Witnesses said due to a huge rush at the station, several passengers fainted due to suffocation.  

Here are the updates on New Delhi Railway Station stampede:

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