India: Stampede at New Delhi Railway station kills 18

Stampede-like situation broke out at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night, in which several people were reported to be injured.

Railways, however, confirmed that the situation is under control and four fire tenders were rushed to the site, reported news agency ANI.

The chaos unfolded around 8 pm on platforms 14 and 15 of the station, according to the reports.

Earlier, there were rumors of a stampede, but railway authorities urged people not to believe them.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw taking to X wrote, "Situation under control at New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS). Delhi Police and RPF have arrived. Injured have been taken to the hospital. Special trains are being run to manage the sudden rush."

Situation under control at New Delhi railway station (NDLS)
Delhi Police and RPF reached. Injured taken to hospital. Special trains being run to evacuate sudden rush.

— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) February 15, 2025

Stampede-like situation at New Delhi Railway Station leaves 10 injured after two trains to Prayagraj are cancelled, causing chaos among passengers@Mohammed11Saleh brings you this report #NewDelhiRailwayStation #Prayagraj pic.twitter.com/8ZIe8HcOfU

— WION (@WIONews) February 15, 2025

#WATCH | A call was received that 15 people had been injured in a stampede-like situation at New Delhi Railway Station. 4 fire tenders at the spot: Delhi Fire Service

Visuals from New Delhi Railway Station https://t.co/jcVm5LhTMO pic.twitter.com/KVoqJ86CRT

— ANI (@ANI) February 15, 2025

Stampede-like Situation at New Delhi Railway station. More than 10 people injured: Delhi Police Sources https://t.co/bjRgive6Ri

— ANI (@ANI) February 15, 2025

More details are awaited.