New Delhi, At least 15 people, including 10 women and three children, died due to sudden congestion at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night. The accident happened when a huge crowd gathered at the station due to the delay of two trains for Maha Kumbh. Officials gave this information.

The Chief Casualty Medical Officer of Lok Nayak (LNJP) Hospital has confirmed these deaths. Officials said that 10 women, three children and two men have died in this incident. Railways have ordered an inquiry into the matter and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed condolences over the incident.

PM Modi said in a post on 'X', "I am saddened by the stampede (like situation) at New Delhi Railway Station. My condolences are with all those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured get well soon." He said that the authorities are helping all those affected by the situation.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena said that many people lost their lives in this incident. Singh said in a post on 'X', "Horrific news from New Delhi Railway Station. I am deeply saddened by the loss of life and property due to stampede on the railway platform. My condolences are with the bereaved families in this hour of grief. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured." Saxena said that the incident of death and injury of people due to 'chaos and stampede' at the station is unfortunate and sad.

A huge crowd of passengers was seen at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday to go to Maha Kumbh, due to which there was an atmosphere of chaos there. According to Delhi Police, 2 trains going to Kumbh were delayed, due to which there was more crowd at New Delhi Railway Station. All the sick and injured have been taken to the hospital.

According to sources, the incident took place at around 9:55 pm, after which an emergency response was required. Delhi Fire Service (DFS) chief Atul Garg said that the officials immediately sent rescue teams as soon as they got the information and four fire engines were sent to the spot to assist in relief efforts.

Northern Railway CPRO Himanshu Upadhyay said, "There has been no stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. It is only a rumour. Northern Railway was planning to run two special trains for Prayagraj. There was a huge crowd on platform number 14 and 15. Around 8 pm, there was more crowd than expected, but now the situation is under control. Two special trains have been run. More special trains will be run."