Stampede at Religious Gathering in India
A stampede at a religious event in India resulted in at least 60 deaths and many injuries. The stampede occurred as attendees rushed to leave following the event. Overcrowding may have been a factor in the tragedy.
Key Points
- At least 60 people are dead and scores are injured after a stampede in northern India
- The stampede occurred as attendees rushed to leave following an event with a religious leader
- Overcrowding may have been a factor as reports suggested over 15,000 people were present at an event with permission for 5,000