The Maha Kumbh Mela, a sacred 45-day Hindu gathering, saw unprecedented attendance, drawing around 100 million attendees in just hours. In an effort to ensure safety, officials employed new crowd management technologies. However, a sudden rush caused chaos as attendees fled, leading to a tragic stampede resulting in numerous injuries and fatalities. Reports indicated that many victims were trampled, some as they rested. The event highlighted the challenges of managing massive crowds in spiritual gatherings, prompting questions about safety measures and preparedness.
Emergency medical workers arrived to handle the chaos following the stampede, as the crowd surged in a chaotic moment during the historic Maha Kumbh Mela.
Crowd-control measures turned perilous at the Maha Kumbh Mela, leading to tragic outcomes as a sudden rush transformed the holy gathering into a deadly scene.
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