More than 100 killed in stampede at religious festival in India

02.07.2024 16:17

There has been a mass death incident in India.

During a religious festival, a stampede occurred, claiming the lives of a large number of Indians.

The incident was reported by the Hindustan Times , which in its publication refers to information provided by the police.

The stampede occurred after religious leader Bhole Baba addressed his followers.

A huge crowd of people gathered in a closed space, and there was no way out.

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When the crush began, people simply had nowhere to go. The path was blocked by a parking lot with motorcycles.

According to one eyewitness, many people began to lose consciousness. Some died right on the spot of the celebration.

According to preliminary data, the number of victims of the mass stampede is currently estimated at 107 people, most of the victims are women.

The exact cause of the incident is being determined, authorities are investigating and studying the circumstances of the incident.

Earlier it was reported that more than 150 people died in a stampede on Halloween in Seoul.

Irina Tint Author: Irina Tint Editor of Internet resources