New Delhi Railway Station: Grieving families recount horror of deadly crush

Eyewitnesses and relatives of victims spoke of their pain and trauma after a crush at an overcrowded railway station claimed 18 lives.

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But on Saturday night, a deadly crush - reportedly caused by overcrowding - killed at least 18 people and left several injured.

According to officials, two trains had been delayed at the station, while a third - heading to Prayagraj city where the massive Hindu religious festival, Kumbh Mela, is being held - was waiting to depart as people pushed against each other.

The crush occurred after "a passenger slipped and fell on the stairs", a spokesperson for Indian Railways said.

Opposition leaders have criticised the government, alleging that Indian Railways did not make adequate arrangements to manage crowds at the station.