Eyewitness accounts describe a severe stampede-like situation overwhelming the station, which had witnessed a significant influx of travelers. Dr. Ritu Saxena of Lok Nayak Hospital confirmed that the fatalities included three children and ten women. One witness, Ruby Devi, recounted her inability to enter the station due to the immense crowd, which had reached dangerous levels. Although authorities initially dismissed the notion of a stampede, they later recognized the reported injuries and fatalities.

The unfortunate event resonates with the recent tragedy at the Kumbh Mela festival, where a similar crush claimed numerous lives as millions congregated at sacred river sites, underscoring the critical need for safety measures during large public gatherings.