In India, during the time of the largest religious festival in the world, a stampede occurred, resulting in at least 15 deaths, while others were injured.
Witnesses reported that the crowd started to move unexpectedly during the event, leading to a situation that resulted in tragedy. Many people were trapped in this crowd, and 15 individuals died before emergency assistance could arrive.
Rescue services were promptly on the scene and began to provide assistance to the affected. The incident took place in the state of Uttar Pradesh, where state authorities had already started an investigation to ascertain the causes and circumstances of the event.
The police reported that the victims were people of various ages, including women and children. Local authorities also noted that all necessary measures had been taken to prevent similar incidents.
