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WorldPublished: 17 August 2026 at 09:02

At Least Six Killed in Crowd Crush at Temple in India's Bihar State

At least six people have died in a stampede-like incident during a large gathering of worshippers at a temple in India's Bihar state. Further details on the circumstances and possible additional casualties are still emerging.

At least six people have died after a crowd crush occurred amid a rush of devotees at a temple in Bihar state, eastern India, according to a report by Al Jazeera.

The fatal incident took place as a large number of worshippers gathered at the temple simultaneously, creating a dangerous crush that resulted in several deaths.

Details Still Emerging

Information currently available about the incident remains limited. It has not yet been specified which particular gathering or occasion drew the crowd to the temple, nor has the exact number of injured been confirmed. Such incidents at crowded religious sites in India are often linked to confined spaces and insufficient crowd management.

Further updates on the death toll and the number of injured are expected as local authorities release additional information.

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