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63 people killed in India temple stampede
[Iran Press TV Latest] At least 63 worshippers have been crushed to death and scores of others injured in a stampede at the collapsed gate of a Hindu temple in northern India. According to Indian officials, the deadly incident took place on Thursday in Kunda, a small town 180 kilometers south-east of Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh State. Sources said that 5000 people had gathered at the temple for a community lunch. More than 120 others were injured when a gate under construction collapsed creating panic among thousands of people. Most victims of the incident were women and children who had gathered to collect free gifts at the Ram Janki temple. The death toll is expected to climb as some of the injured during the incident were reported to be in critical condition. Stampedes are commonplace at religious events in India as large numbers of worshippers pack into confined spaces. Posted by: Fred 2010-03-05 |
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