Dozens killed in stampede at India religious event

At slightest 27 people, mostly women, person been killed successful bluish India successful a stampede astatine a spiritual gathering, officials person said.

The incidental took spot astatine a satsang (a Hindu spiritual event) successful Hathras territory successful Uttar Pradesh state, a elder constabulary authoritative said.

The victims see 23 women and 3 children, helium said, adding that the bodies were yet to beryllium identified.

It's not wide yet what led to the stampede.

A video shared by quality bureau PTI showed the wounded being brought to a infirmary for treatment.

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