May 16, 2010 7:02 PM

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15 people injured in stampede at New Delhi Railway Station

At least 15 people were injured in a stampede at New Delhi Railway station this afternoon. <br/><br/>Fire brigade officials said, the incident occurred on Platform 12-13 at the railway station at around 2:50 PM. They said, the stampede was caused because of rush of passengers.<br/><br/>Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee ordered a high level enquiry into the incident. She also announced ex-gratia for the victims. <br/><br/>According to Railway Ministry sources, two lakh rupees each will be given to the families of the two killed and 50 thousand rupees each to the injured.<br/>

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