New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- A tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station has claimed the lives of 18 people, including three children, with many others left injured. Survivors and families of the victims have shared harrowing accounts, where one described how a nail pierced a 7-year-old's head, while others recounted the terrifying experience of gasping for breath for nearly an hour amidst the chaos.

While speaking to NDTV, a man who was headed to Mahakumbh along with his family recounted the terrifying experience during the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, explaining how they initially got off at platform 14 but turned back due to the overwhelming crowd. Concerned for their children, Singh decided to leave, but as they began climbing ...