Eleven die in India crush as fans gather for IPL victory parade
Summary
Eleven people died and many were hurt in a crowd crush outside a cricket stadium in Bengaluru during a victory parade for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who had just won the Indian Premier League final. The large number of fans who showed up surprised authorities, leading to a stampede as crowds tried to enter through a small gate.Key Facts
- Eleven people died in a crowd crush outside the stadium in Bengaluru.
- The incident occurred during a victory parade for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru after their IPL win.
- More than 200,000 people attended the parade, which was twice the expected number.
- The crush happened because people tried to push through a small gate at the stadium.
- Indian Prime Minister Modi expressed his sadness over the event.
- Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said he was shocked by the loss of lives.
- The parade included the team's arrival by a special flight and a procession to a hotel and then to a stadium reception.
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