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Varanasi stampede: 19 people dead, hundreds injured
Several people were feared dead and many others injured in a stampede at religious gathering in Varanasi city of Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, officials said.
Varanasi: Nineteen people, mostly women, were killed and many were injured in a stampede at a religious gathering in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi on Saturday.
The stampede took place near the historic Rajghat bridge on the river Ganga where hundreds had gathered for a tribute organised for spiritual leader Jai Gurudev.
Thousands were crammed in very narrow roads, far more than what was permitted, according to officials.
Rumours about the bridge collapsing fueled chaos, speculated policemen.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who represents Varanasi in parliament, tweeted his condolence. He is currently attending a meeting of BRICS nations in Goa.
Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in the stampede in Varanasi. Condolences to the bereaved families. Prayers with those injured.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 15, 2016
I have spoken to officials & asked them to ensure all possible help to those affected due to the stampede in Varanasi.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 15, 2016
Images showed rescuers among the dead and injured, besides shoes, clothes and belongings scattered around. Several ambulances are at the spot.
