At least 17 dead in crush at Hindu festival event in India
Summary
At least 17 people died and many were injured in a crowd crush during the Durga Puja festival in Kolkata, India. The incident happened when sudden rain caused people to rush for shelter, leading to panic and a stampede.Key Facts
- The crowd crush happened during the Hindu festival of Durga Puja in Kolkata.
- Sudden rainfall caused people to push and rush for shelter, resulting in the stampede.
- At least 17 people died, including a seven-year-old girl.
- Twenty-five people are receiving medical treatment for their injuries.
- Six of the deceased have been identified by officials.
- West Bengal's Chief Minister Suvendhu Adhikari and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have confirmed the incident and the support efforts.
- Stampedes at large religious events are common in India due to poor crowd management and safety measures.
- A similar deadly crowd crush in 2022 caused 121 deaths at a Hindu festival in Uttar Pradesh.
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