Maha Kumbh rush: How a special train announcement led to stampede at New Delhi station

A disastrous stampede at New Delhi railway station led to 15 deaths, including three children, and several injuries as thousands gathered to catch trains. The chaos began around 9.45pm on Saturday when large crowds amassed on platforms 13 and 14, exacerbated by delayed trains and crowded ticket sales.

​A disastrous stampede at New Delhi railway station led to 15 deaths, including three children, and several injuries as thousands gathered to catch trains. The chaos began around 9.45pm on Saturday when large crowds amassed on platforms 13 and 14, exacerbated by delayed trains and crowded ticket sales.