Key Points
- A stampede broke out at a temple festival in the city of Puri, India.
- In the incident, 1 person died and approximately 100 people were injured.
- The accident occurred on Friday with the participation of thousands of people.
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1 dead100 injured
1 person lost their life and 100 people were injured in a stampede that occurred during the traditional Jagannath Rath Yatra festival held in the city of Puri in eastern India. The incident happened on Friday when thousands of Hindu devotees rushed to the temple simultaneously.
Jagannath Rath Yatra is among the largest and most sacred festivals in India. Thousands of people come to the region from various parts of the country and the world to participate in the annual event. As the crowd became uncontrollable, falls and crushes occurred.
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- Where and when did the incident occur?
- The stampede occurred on Friday during a temple festival in the city of Puri in eastern India.
- Were there any fatalities in the incident?
- Yes, 1 person lost their life as a result of the stampede and crush.
- How many people were injured at the festival?
- Approximately 100 people were injured with varying degrees of severity in the stampede incidents.
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