The Kumbh Mela attracts tens of millions of Hindu faithful every 12 years and has a history of crowd-related disasters

At least 18 people died in a stampede at a New Delhi railway station late Saturday as crowds rushed to board trains bound for the Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest religious gathering. The incident,

Stampedes during major religious gatherings in India have led to numerous casualties over the years. Thousands of pilgrims, often gathering for auspicious events, have faced deadly stampedes, resulting in tragic loss of life.

At least 18 people died during a stampede at a railway station in India's capital late yesterday when surging crowds scrambled to catch trains to

In New Delhi, India, at least 18 people were killed in a stampede at a railway station. Many victims were Hindu pilgrims traveling to the Maha Kumbh festival.

The youngest of the victims was seven years old and the oldest 79, according to multiple media outlets. All but four of the 18 people named were female.

At least 18 people, including 14 women, were killed in a stampede at a railway station in India’s capital of New Delhi, the Press Trust of India news agency reported Sunday.

A shocking stampede at New Delhi Railway Station during the Maha Kumbh rush has left 18 people dead and many more injured. Passengers scrambling to board trains bound for Prayagraj led to a catastrophic disaster on platforms 14 and 15.