The Mahakumbh Mela, held in Prayagraj, India, is attracting around 400 million participants. Tragically, a crowd crush occurred during an early morning bathing ritual, leading to numerous injuries and deaths. Witnesses described a massive surge of pilgrims rushing past barricades, causing people to trample each other. Eyewitness accounts reveal harrowing scenes, with individuals unsure of the status of those around them. Local authorities have not confirmed the death toll, but reports suggest at least 10 fatalities. This incident highlights the challenges of managing immense crowds at such significant religious events.
According to witnesses, a major push by the crowd near the three holy rivers caused worshippers to fall upon each other, leading to tragic consequences.
Yogi Adityanath, chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, reported a deadly crowd crush with many injured due to a rush for an early morning bathing ritual.
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