At least six killed in crowd crush at Hindu temple in India’s Haridwar
138d ago
World
Al Jazeera

At least six people have died in a crowd crush at a Hindu temple in Haridwar, India. Initial reports suggest an overhead power line snapped and fell into the crowd, causing widespread panic. The incident occurred during a large gathering of devotees. Authorities are investigating the cause of the power line failure and managing the aftermath of the tragedy. Rescue efforts are underway, and injured individuals are receiving medical attention. The local government has announced compensation for the families of the deceased.