At least 18 people were killed and several injured in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night. Eyewitnesses recounted the chaotic scene as a massive crowd gathered on platforms 14 and 15 for trains to Prayagraj, resulting in the deadly incident. Personnel from the administration and NDRF struggled to control the situation amidst the overwhelming crowd.
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