A stampede at the Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India resulted in six deaths and at least 34 injuries. The incident, occurring around 8:30 a.m. local time, was reportedly triggered by a high-voltage electric wire falling on a temple path, creating panic among thousands of devotees. Officials indicated that rumors may have further fueled the chaos. Local rescue teams responded quickly, and injured individuals were taken to local hospitals. The temple is a key site for Hindu pilgrims, especially during weekends and festivals, attracting large crowds.
A stampede at the Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar, India, resulted in at least six deaths and more than 34 injuries, triggered by a fallen electric wire.
The incident occurred around 8:30 a.m. local time, leading to panic among thousands of devotees gathered at the site, a major Hindu pilgrimage destination.
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