Stampede at Hindu festival in Kolkata kills at least 19
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Summary
A crush occurred during a Hindu festival event in Kolkata, India, killing at least 19 people according to the Associated Press and New York Times, while Reuters and the BBC reported at least 17 dead. Many others were injured. The cause was unclear, and authorities detained the event's organizer and others involved, the New York Times reported.
Left-leaning
- At Least 19 Dead After Stampede at Indian Religious EventNew York Times · Oct 18, 4:47 AM
Center
- At least 17 killed in stampede at a religious festival in India's Kolkata, NDTV reportsReuters · Oct 17, 1:05 PM
- At least 17 dead in crush at Hindu festival event in IndiaBBC News · Oct 17, 3:19 PM
- Stampede at a popular Hindu festival in eastern India kills 19Associated Press · Oct 17, 11:09 PM