James Myers of OAN
Tuesday, July 2, 2024 7:52 AM
More than 60 people were killed and dozens injured when a crowd broke out during a religious event in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, authorities said.
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The cause of the mob stampede remains unclear, but reports have emerged that a bridge collapse may have been the trigger, while authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident.
“This is a heartbreaking tragedy,” a spokesman for the Uttar Pradesh government said. “We express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims. We are working tirelessly to ensure that the injured receive proper medical care.”
“We cannot say the exact toll at this point, but it is around $60. The toll may go up,” said Manish Chhakara, a district police spokesman. Reuters on the phone.
More than 150 people were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment, and authorities fear the death toll could rise in the coming days.
Jyoti, a survivor who gave only her first name, said the crowd stampede happened just after the event had ended. “Everyone was rushing to get out. There was nowhere to run and people were falling on each other,” she told reporters.
“People started falling one by one. Those who were crushed died. People present there pulled them out,” said Shakuntala Devi, an eyewitness. Press Trust of India News agency.
Crowd stampedes are common during religious festivals in India, where large numbers of people congregate in small spaces with few safety measures.
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