"The rally was being addressed by Vijay, one of Tamil Nadu's most successful actors-turned-politician in the district of Karur. Indian media reports, quoting local officials, said the stampede was triggered when a group of Vijay's supporters and fans fell while trying to get close to his bus. Tens of thousands had gathered at the political rally, for which Vijay arrived hours late, officials said."
"Ma Subramanian told The Associated Press that the victims were dead by the time they were taken to a hospital and that the injured were stable. Quoting officials, the Press Trust of India news agency reported that at least 30 people fainted while Vijay was addressing the rally from atop his campaign vehicle and were rushed in ambulances to area hospitals. He halted his speech mid-way when workers raised alarm after noticing that people were fainting and falling, the news agency said."
A stampede at a political rally in Karur district, Tamil Nadu, killed at least 36 people and injured 40 others, officials said. Health minister Ma Subramanian said victims were dead by the time they reached hospital and that the injured were stable; the dead included eight children. Tens of thousands had gathered to see actor-turned-politician Vijay, who arrived hours late. Media and local officials said the stampede was triggered when a group of supporters fell while trying to get close to his bus. At least 30 people fainted while Vijay addressed the crowd from atop his campaign vehicle, prompting him to halt his speech.
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