Crush at religious festival in India kills at least 17
At least 17 people have died and dozens more have been injured in a crush at a religious festival in India, according to local media.
At least 17 people have been killed and dozens more injured after a crowd crush at a religious festival in India. The information comes from local media reports, cited by the British broadcaster Sky News.
What is known so far
Only basic details are available at this stage: the death toll stands at a minimum of 17, and the number of injured is in the dozens. Because casualty figures can change in the early hours after such incidents, the final numbers may differ from those first reported.
The source does not specify exactly where in India the incident took place, what caused the crush, or the ages and gender of the victims. There is also no information on how the authorities have responded or whether an investigation has been launched.
Why it matters
Religious festivals in India often draw large numbers of people, which means that incidents of this kind can result in many casualties. In this case, at least 17 people are reported dead and dozens hurt. The story will be updated once official information about the circumstances and the victims becomes available.
