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Deadly Stampede at New Delhi Railway Station: A Detailed Analysis

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Deadly Stampede at New Delhi Railway Station: A Detailed Analysis Tragic Incident Claims 18 Lives A horrifying stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night resulted in the death of at least 18 people, leaving many others injured. The deceased included individuals of various age groups, including children as young as seven and elderly individuals. Eyewitness Accounts: Chaos and Mismanagement According to an IAF sergeant who witnessed the incident, despite repeated announcements and efforts by authorities to control the crowd, people did not comply. The administration worked hard to prevent the disaster, but the overwhelming number of passengers made it impossible to manage the situation. Eyewitnesses described the crowd as uncontrollable, stating that even personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) were unable to handle the sudden surge. One of the major triggers for the chaos was a last-minute announcement about a train platform change, leading to panic ...

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to Visit Kanchenjunga Express Train Accident Site

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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to Visit Kanchenjunga Express Train Accident Site Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is en route to Darjeeling, West Bengal, following a tragic train collision that resulted in the deaths of at least five passengers and injured over 20 others. The Kanchenjunga Express was struck from behind by a goods train, causing two of its bogies to derail near Ruidhasa, close to the Rangapani station in the Katihar Railway Division. Incident Details The accident occurred around 8:45 am on Monday, as the Kanchenjunga Express, traveling from Agartala in Tripura to Sealdah in Kolkata, was hit from behind by a goods train. The collision took place ahead of New Jalpaiguri Junction, within the Siliguri subdivision of Darjeeling district. The impact caused significant damage, with visuals showing one of the bogies suspended in mid-air. Immediate Response Minister Vaishnaw is expected to arrive at Bagdogra airport, approximately 40 kilometers from the accident site, to ove...