At least 15 individuals have lost their lives and 10 others were injured following a crowd crush at the New Delhi Railway Station, as reported by local media.
Deadly Crowd Crush at New Delhi Railway Station Claims at Least 15 Lives
Deadly Crowd Crush at New Delhi Railway Station Claims at Least 15 Lives
Tragic incident during religious pilgrimage underscores safety concerns in crowded events.
In the midst of the busy Kumbh Mela festival, large crowds gathered at the station, leading to a tragic incident that has prompted responses from both authorities and public figures. Eyewitness accounts describe a chaotic situation with some individuals feeling trapped and unable to enter the station.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences through a social media post, acknowledging the emotional toll on families affected by the tragedy. Dr. Ritu Saxena, from Lok Nayak Hospital, confirmed that the casualties included three children and many women.
Initial reports from Indian railways suggested that the situation was under control, with dismissals of a stampede as mere rumors. However, the overwhelming crush resembles other recent tragedies, reflecting ongoing safety concerns during large gatherings in India.
Eyewitness Ruby Devi recounted her struggle to navigate the immense crowd, raising questions about crowd management strategies employed by authorities. The incident comes shortly after a similar deadly crush occurred at the Kumbh Mela festival, where millions gathered, raising alarms about the safety measures in place during such significant religious events.
As investigations continue, many are calling for reevaluation of crowd safety protocols to prevent further tragedies in the future.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences through a social media post, acknowledging the emotional toll on families affected by the tragedy. Dr. Ritu Saxena, from Lok Nayak Hospital, confirmed that the casualties included three children and many women.
Initial reports from Indian railways suggested that the situation was under control, with dismissals of a stampede as mere rumors. However, the overwhelming crush resembles other recent tragedies, reflecting ongoing safety concerns during large gatherings in India.
Eyewitness Ruby Devi recounted her struggle to navigate the immense crowd, raising questions about crowd management strategies employed by authorities. The incident comes shortly after a similar deadly crush occurred at the Kumbh Mela festival, where millions gathered, raising alarms about the safety measures in place during such significant religious events.
As investigations continue, many are calling for reevaluation of crowd safety protocols to prevent further tragedies in the future.
