National News: A large wrecking occurred at Bardhaman railway station on Sunday evening when a stampede tapped out during a rush of passengers. Railway officials said that at least 10 to 12 people were hurt in the chaos. Six of the injured, including men and women, were admitted to Bardhaman Medical College and Hospital, where they are receiving treatment.
Crowded Platforms Trigger Panic
Eyewitnesses said the incident happened when three trains were at platforms 4, 6, and 7 at scrutinizingly the same time. Passengers rushed hurriedly up and lanugo the stairs of the foot overbridge that connects platforms 4 and 6 to reservation their trains.
Stampede on Narrow Staircase
The narrow staircase became too crowded, and as the prod pushed, panic tapped out, causing a stampede. Several passengers fell, and others were trampled while trying to move through the dumbo crowd. Unconnectedness and fear spread quickly wideness the station.
Rescue and Inquiry
Railway rescue and relief teams reached the spot soon without receiving information and shifted the injured to the hospital. Officials said an inquiry has been started to find out the rationalization of the wrecking and trammels for lapses in prod management.
