At least 18 people were killed in a stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station late Saturday, which happened following a surge in the crowd of passengers waiting to board trains for Prayagraj, which is hosting the Maha Kumbh festival. New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live Updates: At least 18 people lost their lives, and several others were injured following a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station late Saturday night. New Delhi Stampede: At least 15 people were killed and many more injured after a stampede took place at the New Delhi Railway Stations on Saturday evening. A high-level probe has been ordered in this tragic incident. PM Modi, Ashwini Vaishnaw among others have expressed their condolences. The stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday claimed 18 lives. The tragedy, which occurred hours after signs of overcrowding at the station, worsened due to confusing announcements, inadequate personnel, and delays in several eastbound trains on a few platforms on the Ajmeri Gate side. These were the five red flags, if noticed and acted upon, could have saved precious lives.