Deadly Stampede in Kolkata Leaves 14 Dead Including 13 Women and a Child
· India · NDTV, The Independent
A deadly stampede in Kolkata resulted in the deaths of 14 people, including 13 women and one child, following a sudden rush in darkness during an event. The incident occurred amid high attendance and poor visibility conditions that caught attendees unawares. Local authorities and emergency services responded to the scene to transport victims to nearby hospitals. Further official details regarding the exact crowd management measures and the specific venue are currently awaited.
Why it matters
Families of the victims and local residents are directly affected by the tragedy, raising urgent questions about crowd control and safety protocols at public gatherings.
Read the original report — NDTV
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