300-Km Traffic Jam Near Maha Kumbh: Vehicles Stuck for 48 Hours, Railway Station Shut

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:21pm on 10 Feb 2025,Monday India

Thousands of devotees heading to Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj are stuck in a massive traffic jam, reportedly stretching up to 300 km. Many vehicles have been stranded for over 48 hours. Police in Madhya Pradesh have stopped traffic on some routes to manage congestion. "It is taking 10-12 hours to cover just 50 km," said a stranded traveler. Prayagraj Sangam railway station has also been closed due to overcrowding. Officials say over 46 lakh devotees took a dip today. The government is trying to ease the situation, but traffic remains a challenge.

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