Stampede at Eastern India Temple Claims Seven Lives, 19 Injured
Al Jazeera1 min read102 words
A stampede at a Hindu temple in eastern India on Tuesday resulted in seven deaths and injured nineteen others, authorities said. The incident occurred during a crowded worship service at the temple in the state of West Bengal, where devotees were gathering for a special festival.
Emergency responders arrived quickly, but the crush of people in the narrow corridor led to the fatalities. Hospital officials confirmed that the deceased were all adults, and the injured were treated for various injuries ranging from fractures to head trauma. The temple administration has suspended services pending an investigation into the circumstances that caused the stampede.
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