New Delhi Railway Station Stampede: ‘It Wasn't Possible to Control Them,’ Eyewitness Shares Horrific Ordeal! 18 Dead, Several Injured in Late Night Crowd Surge

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede: A tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station has left around 18 people dead, including four children, and many others injured. The horrific incident took place late at night around 9:55 PM, throwing the entire station into chaos. Passengers in large numbers had gathered at the station, leading to a massive rush that spiraled out of control.

Railway officials and security personnel rushed to the scene to control the situation, but as eyewitnesses describe, the sheer volume of people made it almost impossible to manage the crowd. The horrific chaos of the New Delhi Railway Station Stampede overwhelmed authorities as they struggled to restore order. LNJP Hospital has officially confirmed the number of dead, while rescue operations continued through the night.

Eyewitness Describes the Horrific Ordeal of New Delhi Railway Station Stampede

Several eyewitnesses have come forward to share chilling details of the stampede. One of them, speaking to a news agency, described how the crowd had grown beyond control, making it impossible for authorities to handle the situation.

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#WATCH | Stampede at New Delhi railway station | An eyewitness says, "The crowd was beyond the limit, people were gathered at the (foot over) bridge... Such a huge crowd wasn't expected. I have never seen such a massive crowd at the railway station, even during the festivals.… pic.twitter.com/Ht6xJjNPpc

— ANI (@ANI) February 16, 2025

"The crowd was beyond the limit. People were gathered on the foot-over bridge in numbers never seen before, not even during festivals. The administration and even NDRF personnel were present, but once the crowd exceeded the limit, it wasn't possible to control them," said an eyewitness who narrowly escaped the horrific incident at New Delhi Railway Station.

Porter Recounts the Chaos: ‘I Have Never Seen Such a Huge Crowd’

A coolie (porter) working at the station for over four decades also shared his firsthand experience of the disaster.

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#WATCH | Stampede at New Delhi railway station | A porter (coolie) at the railway station says "I have been working as a coolie since 1981, but I never saw a crowd like this before. Prayagraj Special was supposed to leave from platform number 12, but it was shifted to platform… pic.twitter.com/cn2S7RjsdO

— ANI (@ANI) February 16, 2025

"I have been working as a coolie since 1981, but I have never seen a crowd like this. The Prayagraj Special was initially scheduled to depart from Platform 12 but was later shifted to Platform 16. As the crowd from Platform 12 and those waiting outside tried to reach the new platform, chaos erupted. People started colliding and fell on the escalator and stairs," he recalled.

In an attempt to control the crowd, several coolies and onlookers tried to intervene. "We took at least 15 bodies and loaded them into an ambulance. The platform was filled with shoes and torn clothes. When the crowd surged towards Platform 16, it became impossible to stop them. We called the police, fire tenders, and multiple ambulances," he added.

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena Expresses Condolences

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena expressed deep grief over the New Delhi Railway Station Stampede and assured immediate action. In an official statement shared on social media, he said: "A tragic and unfortunate incident at New Delhi Railway Station has resulted in multiple deaths and injuries. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. I have spoken to the Chief Secretary and Police Commissioner, instructing them to take immediate steps to address the situation."

There has been an unfortunate incident at New Delhi Railway Station.
Have spoken to Chief Secretary & Police Commissioner and asked them to address the situation.

CS has been asked to deploy relief personnel.

Have instructed CS & CP to be at the site and take control of…

— LG Delhi (@LtGovDelhi) February 15, 2025

Saxena further directed the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) to implement relief measures while ensuring all hospitals remain on high alert for emergency cases.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Mourns Loss of Lives

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also took to social media to express his sorrow over the devastating New Delhi Railway Station Stampede.

Distressed by the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured have a speedy recovery. The authorities are assisting all those who have been affected by this stampede.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 15, 2025

"Deeply saddened by the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. My thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones. Praying for the quick recovery of the injured. Officials are providing all possible assistance to those affected," PM Modi stated in his message.

Situation Under Control, but Investigation Underway

As per the latest updates, police and railway officials have regained control of the situation after the New Delhi Railway Station Stampede. The station has been cleared, and train services have resumed normal operations. However, an investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the horrific incident and whether any lapses in crowd management contributed to the ordeal that left several dead.