India stampede leaves at least 14 dead: police 0 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Agence France-PresseAt least 14 people were killed and dozens injured in a stampede at a religious gathering in northern India Sunday, after strong winds caused a large marquee to collapse. “There was a stampede and it appears some iron pipes also fell causing grievous injuries,” senior police officer Khinv Singh told AFP. Photos showed wires, pipes and step ladders lying scattered about the venue. Stampedes are common at India’s religious gatherings with police and volunteer stewards often overwhelmed by large crowds.

Source: Manila Bulletin June 23, 2019 14:15 UTC