Bhubaneswar, Feb. 16 -- At least 18people were killed and several others sustained injuries in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday. The injured were rushed to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narain (LNJP) Hospital for treatment. In a statement, the Ministry of Railways said that a high-level inquiry has been ordered to probe the incident."Distressed by the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured have a speedy recovery. The authorities are assisting all those who have been affected by this stampede," tweeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The incident reportedly caused due to a sudden rush of passengers who tried to board trains for the Maha Kumbh i...