New Delhi, Feb. 16 -- Porters (coolies) who were present during the stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station recount the events of the tragic night, further stating how they helped the passengers to get out of the station. As many as 18 people were killed and 15 others were injured in the fatal incident.

A porter, Jitesh Meena, who works at the railway station, told ANI that they saw a huge crowd and anticipated the situation.

"The incident happened around 9.15-9.30 pm yesterday. We were working at the gate. Some of the porters had gone inside (the station) to help the passengers with luggage. They saw the huge crowd and sensed the situation, they came out and said that a stampede has broken out."

He added, "All porters left their wor...