OriginalSourceBBCUnited KingdomOwner: British Broadcasting CorporationLeanCenterCredibilityPublished19:19 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceBBCUnited KingdomOwner: British Broadcasting CorporationLeanCenterCredibilityPublished19:19 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“At least 17 dead in crush at Hindu festival event in India”
“Many more have been injured at an event in the Indian city of Kolkata to mark a Hindu festival.”
At least 17 people died in a crowd crush in Kolkata during Durga Puja festivities.
Key points
- At least 17 people were killed and many injured in a crowd crush in Kolkata.
- The incident occurred during sudden rainfall that spurred people to seek shelter.
- A seven-year-old girl was among the dead and 25 people were injured.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it tragic and offered assistance to families.
- Officials noted that commotion followed an announcement and crowd pushing led to the stampede.
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