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According to officials, the confusion over similar train names and multiple delays contributed to the deadly stampede.
Hundreds of passengers tried to enter the Shiv Ganga Express, and the Magadh Express, to reach the Maha Kumbh destination. However, when they could not get on the train, they kept waiting for the Prayagraj Express.
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As per the preliminary inquiry report, a sudden surge in ticket sales and an announcement for a special train for Prayagraj were other factors that led to the tragic incident.
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Delhi Fire Services Chief Atul Garg acknowledged that the station was severely overcrowded, with police officials confirming that managing the swelling crowd had become “uncontrollable.”
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