India, Feb. 16 -- New Delhi [India], February 16 (ANI) Delhi Police has said that the confusion over the trains led to the stampede at New Delhi railway station, leading to the death of 18 people and leaving 15 injured. The incident took place on Saturday evening.

As per Delhi Police, the confusion happened because of the announcement of the trains having the same initial name starting with 'Prayagraj'.

Police further said that the announcement of the Prayagraj Special arriving at Platform 16 led to confusion because Prayagraj Express was already at Platform 14.

"People who couldn't reach their train at Platform 14 thought their train was arriving at Platform 16, leading to the stampede," police said.

"Additionally, there were four tr...