02/07/2024 13:04 (UTC)

At least 27 dead in stampede during religious event in northern India

Etah, Jul 2 (EFE).- A stampede at a religious festival in Uttar Pradesh, northern India, caused at least 27 deaths and several injuries, according to Indian Police.

The incident happened during a religious event in the village of Mughal Garhi, in the Hathras district. Rajesh Kumar, the district's Superintendent of Police, reported that 27 bodies were brought to Etah Hospital, including 23 women. (Camera: HANDOUT).

FOOTAGE COURTESY OF PTI AGENCY.

FOOTAGE SHOWS THE MORGUE WHERE THE VICTIMS WERE TAKEN IN ETAH, INDIA.

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Date: 02/07/2024 12:46 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: CEDIDAS
Topic: Disaster and accident
Type: Ready-to-use
Duration: 40 seconds
Reference: 55014037933
Relevance: Normal