An Indonesian court began a trial world's deadliest soccer stadium stampedes in Java last October. The court has run trails with police officers and football match organisers on charges of criminal negligence. Watch further to know more.

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At least seven people died, and several were injured after a stampede occurred during former chief minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president N Chandrababu Naidu's roadshow in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday evening.&nbsp;Hundreds of party workers and supporters had gathered at the site to attend Naidu's public meeting.&nbsp;

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The Nellore Police said that as Naidu arrived at the gathering point, there was pushing and shoving among the gathering,&nbsp;leading some people to jump into the nearby drainage canal to escape the stampede, but as more people jumped, seven died, the Indian Express reported.&nbsp;

After this, Naidu immediately cancelled his local public meeting and visited the hospital to express his condolences.&nbsp;

According to the Twitter post by the TDP, Naidu has announced financial assistance of Rs 10 lakhs ($12,084) to the families of the deceased. Also, his party will be providing education for&nbsp;the children of the victims in NTR Trust&nbsp;institutions.&nbsp;

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The 72-year-old former chief minister Chandrababu Naidu held this local gathering as a part of his "Idemi Kharma Mana Rashtranki" programme for his campaigns for the upcoming Assembly elections in 2024.&nbsp;

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Similar instances of stampedes have occurred in India quite a few times this year claiming the lives of many, and injuring hundreds.

One of the collapses occurred in the Morbi district of Gujarat when a newly renovated cable bridge had collapsed, killing nearly 133. The collapse had happened due to overcrowding. Officials in the instance were able to rescue 177.&nbsp;

Gujarat's&nbsp;Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel had expressed condolences to the families and announced financial assistance of Rs 4 lakhs ($4900) for the families of the deceased and Rs 49,000 ($600) for the injured.

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At least seven people died, and several were injured after a stampede occurred during former chief minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president N Chandrababu Naidu's roadshow in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday evening.

At least seven people died, and several were injured after a stampede occurred during former chief minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president N Chandrababu Naidu's roadshow in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday evening. Hundreds of party workers and supporters had gathered at the site to attend Naidu's public meeting. Also read | 2022: Year that stampedes shocked the world The Nellore Police said that as Naidu arrived at the gathering point, there was pushing and shoving among the gathering, leading some people to jump into the nearby drainage canal to escape the stampede, but as more people jumped, seven died, the Indian Express reported. After this, Naidu immediately cancelled his local public meeting and visited the hospital to express his condolences. According to the Twitter post by the TDP, Naidu has announced financial assistance of Rs 10 lakhs ($12,084) to the families of the deceased. Also, his party will be providing education for the children of the victims in NTR Trust institutions. అమాయకులు చనిపోవడం బాధ కలిగిస్తోంది.. మృతుల కుటుంబాలకు 10 లక్షల చొప్పున ఆర్థిక సాయం.బాధితుల పిల్లలను ఎన్టీఆర్ ట్రస్టు విద్యా సంస్థల్లో చదివిస్తాం - @ncbn . pic.twitter.com/3AWDiisgPT — iTDP Official (@iTDP_Official) December 28, 2022 × The 72-year-old former chief minister Chandrababu Naidu held this local gathering as a part of his "Idemi Kharma Mana Rashtranki" programme for his campaigns for the upcoming Assembly elections in 2024. Also read | Who is Heeraben Modi? PM Narendra Modi's mother admitted to hospital, know about her condition & other details Similar instances of stampedes have occurred in India quite a few times this year claiming the lives of many, and injuring hundreds. One of the collapses occurred in the Morbi district of Gujarat when a newly renovated cable bridge had collapsed, killing nearly 133. The collapse had happened due to overcrowding. Officials in the instance were able to rescue 177. Gujarat's Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel had expressed condolences to the families and announced financial assistance of Rs 4 lakhs ($4900) for the families of the deceased and Rs 49,000 ($600) for the injured. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE Live TV

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The year 2022 saw many big challenges such as a surge in Covid cases, and the demise of famous personalities like Queen Elizabeth II, Cyrus Mistry, and more. One such incident was Stampede.

The year 2022 saw many big challenges such as a surge in Covid cases, and the demise of famous personalities like Queen Elizabeth II, Cyrus Mistry, and more. One such incident was Stampede. There are incidents when overcrowding can lead to the demise of people. Sometimes due to suffocation or sometimes due to panicking. But can that overcrowding turn into a horrific incident? Yes, it can. Here are the top stampedes which shocked people and governments of not only one but three countries: Indonesia stampede People visit football stadiums to enjoy the match but can that ground become the worst moment of their lives, who knew? In the early days of October 2022, a stampede incident was reported from Indonesia. More than 120 people were dead when supporters from the losing team invaded the pitch and in an order to disperse the crowd, authorities fired tear gas, leading to a crowd stampede and cases of suffocation. The incident occurred at the Kanjuruhan stadium in Malang, East Java on a Saturday evening. This was the one such incident which rocked the Indonesian government and police officials. #Update: Just in - Other video footage of when a clash broke out after a football match between Arema and Persebaya in #Indonesia, after they were cornered by riot police, and got tear gassed to death, resulting in 127 people dead and 180 people injured of oxygen shortages. pic.twitter.com/ZZdr7RbgnM — Sotiri Dimpinoudis (@sotiridi) October 1, 2022 × The Indonesian government also expressed regret for the disaster. Earlier there were reports, that around 175 people have died in the stampede. But once the official figures were out, only 125 people were reported dead in the incident that occurred at Kanjuruhan Stadium in Indonesia's Malang. Apart from more than a hundred people being killed, hundreds of fans also sustained injuries. Supporters of Arema invaded the pitch following the team's 3-2 defeat against bitter rivals Persebaya Surabaya, who clashed with police officials prompting them to use tear gas shots to control the crowd inside the stadium. The use of tear gas lead fans to panic and got suffocated trying to flee through the narrow exit gates. A series of photos and videos from the stampede was shared on social media platforms creating a big buzz. Indonesian authorities and the PSSI have also faced mounting questions and criticism over the incident. South Korea Halloween stampede Halloween is a festival which is celebrated across the globe. People dress up in costumes and party the whole night long. But can an evening of celebration be turned into a disaster, no one knew. On October 30, more than 150 people died in a deadly Halloween stampede reported in South Korea’s capital Seoul. Family members were asked to collect the bodies of their loved ones on the same night the incident happened. South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol had declared Seoul's Itaewon district a disaster zone. The stampede mainly killed teenagers and young adults in their 20s. South Korean actor and singer Lee Ji Han was also killed in the horrific Halloween crowd surge in the nation’s capital Seoul. The actor was just 24 years old when he died. “Citizens from at least two dozen countries were among the dead,'' as per Reuters. People from across the country paid tribute to those who were killed in the horrific incident. A national mourning period was also announced by President Yoon. "A tragedy and disaster that should not have happened took place in the heart of Seoul last night,” said South Korean President. Choi Sung-beom, head of the Yongsan Fire Station, told a briefing that amongst the read, 22 were foreigners. India stampedes 1. Morbi bridge collapse In India, overcrowding of a newly renovated cable bridge in the Morbi district of western Gujarat state led to its collapse, leading to at least 133 deaths. The collapse happened when a huge crowd gathered on the bridge. Most of the victims drowned when the bridge fell into the Machchhu river, which is around 300 km from the state capital Ahmedabad, on October 30, 2022. Officials managed to rescue 177 people, averting a far bigger tragedy. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel expressed condolences and announced a cash help of $4900 (400,000 rupees) for the families of the deceased and $600 (49,000 rupees) for the injured. The incident occurred at a time when people across the country were celebrating ‘Chhath Puja’. After six months of renovation and spending an estimated cost of $243,000, the 15-year-old bridge was only opened on October 26 for Gujarati new year just four days before the incident happened. 2. Stampedes in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan If you are an Indian, you must have visited or added ‘Banke Bihari temple’ located in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh to your bucket list. Temples are a place where everyone gets peace of mind and soul but what if that peace is turned into death? With proper security installed at the temple, a shocking incident came to light when 2 people were reported dead in a stampede at a temple in Uttar Pradesh’s Vrindavan during Janmashtami celebrations. Janmashtami is a festival in India, which is celebrated for the birth of ‘Lord Krishna’ across the county. Devotees from across the country visited the temple just to take a glimpse of Lord Krishna (Banke Bihari). It is being reported that the cause of death was suffocation due to the heavy rush present inside the temple. Along with people across the country, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also expressed grief and he directed the officials to take necessary measures for the treatment of the injured. According to reports, the police officials were present at the temple premises when the incident happened. Uttar Pradesh government had constituted a committee to probe the incident of deaths at the Banke Bihari temple. Not only this, another temple of Lord Krishna in Rajasthan’s Sikar district, ‘Khatu Shyam temple’ had also reported the same incident. Amongst the 3 dead, a 63-year-old woman with a history of heart ailment collapsed as soon as the gates of the temple were opened. As the year 2022 comes to an end, people are still mourning the death of their loved ones that happened during these incidents.

2022: Year that stampedes shocked the world

A police officer being investigated for hiding intelligence with regard to the South Korea Halloween stampede has been found dead in his home. The 55-year-old cop was accused of destruction of evidence.

Gravitas: South Korea Halloween stampede: Under-investigation cop found dead

IN PICS | Indonesians protest for justice, demand investigation into deadly football stampede

More South Koreans have been spurred to take on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) lessons following a deadly Halloween crush in capital Seoul.

Watch: South Koreans undergoing CPR training following deadly Halloween crush

Two days after more than 150 people were killed in a Halloween stampede in Seoul, the South Korean police chief has now admitted a heavy responsibility for failing to prevent the Halloween stampede.

South Korean police admits 'heavy responsibility' for Halloween stampede disaster

On the same day that the tragic crowd crush occurred in Seoul, a similar tragedy was prevented in Jakarta.

WION Fineprint | Indonesia avoids tragedy

South Korea is in mourning after more than 150 people in the capital city died in a stampede. South Korean prime minister has promised a thorough investigation into the Halloween crush over the weekend.

Halloween stampede: South Koreans pay respect at memorial, President vows thorough investigation

South Korean residents visited a memorial altar on Monday to pay their respects to victims of the Halloween crush over the weekend that killed more than 150 people in the capital.

South Koreans gather to mourn victims of Halloween crush

October 29th saw one of the deadliest of events that occurred in South Korea, where a Halloween party became a tragic ground for the death of nearly 150 people due to a crowd crush or surge. But how is a crowd crush different from a stampede? We tell you.

Explained | How is a crowd crush different from a stampede?

A Halloween festival turned into a tragedy in South Korean capital, Seoul on Saturday night. At least 153 people mostly teenagers and young adults in their 20s were crushed to death in a stampede and another 65 people were injured.

South Korea Halloween horror: Mostly teenagers amongst dead in Seoul Stampede

South Korea Halloween horror: Mostly teenagers dead in Seoul Stampede

Sunday (October 30) proved to be a day when families were forced to search for their loved missing ones after the deadly Halloween stampede in South Korea capital Seoul. Family members collected bodies, parents searched their children as the nation sought answers for the tragedy that killed at least 153 on an evening which was supposed to be a celebration.

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has declared a period of national mourning. The president has declared Seoul's Itaewon district a disaster zone.

"This news came like a bolt from the blue sky," said a father who burst into tears as he collected his daughter's body from a morgue in the nation's capital.

Watch | South Korea Halloween horror: President Yoon Suk-yeol visits stampede site

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The tragedy occurred on Saturday night as a huge crowd celebrating Halloween surged into an alley. Those killed were mainly teenagers and young adults in their 20s.

Choi Sung-beom, head of the Yongsan Fire Station, told a briefing at the scene that 82 people were injured, 19 of them seriously. The deaths included 22 foreigners, he said.

Families and friends desperately sought word of loved ones at community centres turned into facilities for missing people.

At least 90% of the victims had been identified by midday, with delays affecting some foreign nationals and teenagers who did not yet have identification cards, the Interior Ministry said.

Makeshift memorials began appearing near the site, with onlookers leaving flowers and notes.

President Yoon expressed condolences for the victims and his wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured in one of the South Korea's worst disasters and the world's worst stampedes in decades.

"This is truly tragic," he said in a statement, vowing an investigation into the cause of the disaster. "A tragedy and disaster that should not have happened took place in the heart of Seoul last night."

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Sunday (October 30) proved to be a day when families were forced to search for their loved missing ones after the deadly Halloween stampede in South Korea capital Seoul.

Sunday (October 30) proved to be a day when families were forced to search for their loved missing ones after the deadly Halloween stampede in South Korea capital Seoul. Family members collected bodies, parents searched their children as the nation sought answers for the tragedy that killed at least 153 on an evening which was supposed to be a celebration. South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has declared a period of national mourning. The president has declared Seoul's Itaewon district a disaster zone. "This news came like a bolt from the blue sky," said a father who burst into tears as he collected his daughter's body from a morgue in the nation's capital. Watch | South Korea Halloween horror: President Yoon Suk-yeol visits stampede site × The tragedy occurred on Saturday night as a huge crowd celebrating Halloween surged into an alley. Those killed were mainly teenagers and young adults in their 20s. Choi Sung-beom, head of the Yongsan Fire Station, told a briefing at the scene that 82 people were injured, 19 of them seriously. The deaths included 22 foreigners, he said. Families and friends desperately sought word of loved ones at community centres turned into facilities for missing people. At least 90% of the victims had been identified by midday, with delays affecting some foreign nationals and teenagers who did not yet have identification cards, the Interior Ministry said. Makeshift memorials began appearing near the site, with onlookers leaving flowers and notes. President Yoon expressed condolences for the victims and his wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured in one of the South Korea's worst disasters and the world's worst stampedes in decades. "This is truly tragic," he said in a statement, vowing an investigation into the cause of the disaster. "A tragedy and disaster that should not have happened took place in the heart of Seoul last night." (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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On the same day a stampede in South Korea killed more than 150, another similarly heartbreaking incident was reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Reportedly, 11 people, including two police officers, died in a stampede during a music concert in a stadium in the capital city of Kinshasa.

On the same day a stampede in South Korea killed more than 150, another similarly heartbreaking incident was reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Reportedly, 11 people, including two police officers, died in a stampede during a music concert in a stadium in the capital city of Kinshasa. Interior Minister Daniel Aselo Okito informed that the 80,000-capacity Martyrs' stadium was playing host to African music star Fally Ipupa on Saturday when the incident transpired. "11 people dead... including two police," he told the reporters before adding that the organisers "went beyond 100 percent capacity... they must be punished." Read more: South Korea declares national mourning after 152 killed in Seoul Halloween stampede According to local media reports, the stadium was packed beyond its intended capacity and some of the crowd had made their way into the VIP and reserved sections. Several witnesses said that Kinshasa-born Ipupa, who has found global fame reported at the venue hours late. Consequently, the numbers swelled up inside the stadium and the private personnel present at the venue could not exert any control, The perilous situation inside the stadium was not much better than the condition outside where security forces fired tear gas to disperse the violent crowd that had gathered in the streets. This is the second stampede to occur at a stadium in the month of October. As reported by WION, earlier this month, a stampede at a stadium in East Java province of Indonesia after a football match killed 125 people and left many injured besides loss of property. Reportedly, after Arema's 2-3 loss to bitter rivals Persebaya Surabaya in the match, fighting ensued among the fans of the two clubs. Read more: Indonesia stadium stampede leaves 125 dead: As it happened Thousands of Arema supporters reportedly stormed the pitch after their team lost, which sparked fighting. Players from Persebaya left the field right away, while the Arema players who remained there were also attacked. Police fired tear gas, triggering a stampede that led to cases of suffocation, East Java police chief Nico Afinta told reporters. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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South Korean capital Seoul saw dozens of people getting cardiac arrest during Halloween celebrations as thousands crowded narrow streets in the Itaewon neighbourhood. Local authorities have said that at least 152&nbsp;people were dead and more than 100 were injured. AFP cited a fire brigade official who said that more than 140 ambulances have been dispatched to the scene.

Quoting the fire department, Yonhap news agency reported that around 50 people had cardiac arrest. There were 19 foreigners among those killed in the stampede. They were from Iran, Uzbekistan, China and Norway.

Itaewon is a popular destination for people celebrating Halloween in the South Korean capital, and the incident apparently occurred as the result of a crush resulting from the size of the crowd.

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has ordered officials to dispatch first aid teams and for hospital beds to be immediately available.

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Photographs published by Yonhap appeared to show more than a dozen people lying prone on a street that had been cordoned off by authorities, with rescue workers tending to some of them.

Video footage from the scene of the crush&nbsp;showed people performing emergency first aid on several victims lying on the pavement, while rescue workers rushed to help others.&nbsp;

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Yellow-jacketed policemen formed a cordon around the site of the crush, with rescue officials loading victims -- some of whom were covered with blankets or other coverings -- into ambulances.

Around two dozen people were entirely covered by makeshift blankets on the roadside.

On Sunday, South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol ordered a thorough investigation saying that the deadly stampede at the Halloween event "should not have happened".

"In the centre of Seoul, a tragedy and disaster occurred that should not have happened," Yoon said in a national address, vowing to "thoroughly investigate" the incident and ensure it never&nbsp;happens again.

He also announced a period of national mourning and ordered the lowering of flags.

“The government will designate the period from today until the accident is brought under control as a period of national mourning and will place top priority in administrative affairs in recovery and follow-up measures.”

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South Korean capital Seoul saw dozens of people getting cardiac arrest during Halloween celebrations as thousands crowded narrow streets in the Itaewon neighbourhood.

South Korean capital Seoul saw dozens of people getting cardiac arrest during Halloween celebrations as thousands crowded narrow streets in the Itaewon neighbourhood. Local authorities have said that at least 152 people were dead and more than 100 were injured. AFP cited a fire brigade official who said that more than 140 ambulances have been dispatched to the scene. Quoting the fire department, Yonhap news agency reported that around 50 people had cardiac arrest. There were 19 foreigners among those killed in the stampede. They were from Iran, Uzbekistan, China and Norway. Itaewon is a popular destination for people celebrating Halloween in the South Korean capital, and the incident apparently occurred as the result of a crush resulting from the size of the crowd. South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has ordered officials to dispatch first aid teams and for hospital beds to be immediately available. Emergency first aid Photographs published by Yonhap appeared to show more than a dozen people lying prone on a street that had been cordoned off by authorities, with rescue workers tending to some of them. Video footage from the scene of the crush showed people performing emergency first aid on several victims lying on the pavement, while rescue workers rushed to help others. Wildly unsafe in #Itaewon right now. #Halloween #Seoul #이태원 #서울 pic.twitter.com/CBIfXdplx9 — 민자넬⁷ 🐱 (@janelles_story) October 29, 2022 × Yellow-jacketed policemen formed a cordon around the site of the crush, with rescue officials loading victims -- some of whom were covered with blankets or other coverings -- into ambulances. Around two dozen people were entirely covered by makeshift blankets on the roadside. On Sunday, South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol ordered a thorough investigation saying that the deadly stampede at the Halloween event "should not have happened". "In the centre of Seoul, a tragedy and disaster occurred that should not have happened," Yoon said in a national address, vowing to "thoroughly investigate" the incident and ensure it never happens again. He also announced a period of national mourning and ordered the lowering of flags. “The government will designate the period from today until the accident is brought under control as a period of national mourning and will place top priority in administrative affairs in recovery and follow-up measures.” (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

South Korea declares national mourning after 152 killed in Seoul Halloween stampede

A stampede at a football stadium killed over 130 people in Indonesia last month. The Indonesian president has announced plans to demolish and replace the ground. Molly Gambhir brings you the details.

WION Fineprint | Indonesia to demolish stampede stadium

A stampede at a stadium in East Java province of Indonesia after a football match killed 125 people and left many injured besides loss of property. Indonesian president called for an investigation and put further matches on halt.

Indonesia Football Tragedy: 125 killed in stampede at Indonesia football match

In Indonesia, at least 125 people have been killed, 100 have been injured after a riot broke out due to a football match in East Java. Indonesian president called for an investigation and put further matches on halt.

Indonesia Football Tragedy: At least 125 killed in stampede

Indonesia is not the only country where stadium disaster has occurred. Take a look at the other major disasters that have taken place in football history.

A look at major football stadium tragedies in the past

In pics: The five worst football-related mishaps in history

Ahead of the third and final T20I between India and Australia, to be held in Hyderabad on Sunday (September 25), an unfortunate incident took place at the&nbsp;Gymkhana ground. With fans coming in large numbers to buy tickets, they had to wait for quite some time before the situation went out of control with the cricket fans&nbsp;causing law and order issues.&nbsp;

Hence, a stampede broke out after the cops found it tough to manage the crowd. The video of the incident has gone viral in no time. Here's the clip:

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As per reports, four people got injured following the stampede and were rushed into the hospital. Moreover, some police personnel also&nbsp;went unconscious due to the injuries in the aftermath of the incident in Hyderabad.&nbsp;

Talking about the India-Australia T20Is, the series opener was held at the PCA IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali on Tuesday evening (September 20). Being asked to bat first, the Rohit Sharma-led line-up posted 208 for 6 riding on KL Rahul's 35-ball 55, Hardik Pandya's 71 not out and Suryakumar Yadav's 46. In reply, Australia chased down the score, their highest run-chase versus India in the format, with the help of Cameron Green's 61 and Matthew Wade's 21-ball 45 not out.&nbsp;

The second and penultimate tie will be held on Friday evening (September 23) in Nagpur before the series finale in Hyderabad, on Sunday.

Ahead of the third and final T20I between India and Australia, to be held in Hyderabad on Sunday (September 25), an unfortunate incident took place at the Gymkhana ground.

Ahead of the third and final T20I between India and Australia, to be held in Hyderabad on Sunday (September 25), an unfortunate incident took place at the Gymkhana ground. With fans coming in large numbers to buy tickets, they had to wait for quite some time before the situation went out of control with the cricket fans causing law and order issues. Hence, a stampede broke out after the cops found it tough to manage the crowd. The video of the incident has gone viral in no time. Here's the clip: #WATCH | Telangana: A stampede broke out at Gymkhana Ground after a huge crowd of cricket fans gathered there to get tickets for #INDvsAUS match, scheduled for 25th Sept at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Police baton charged to disperse the crowd 4 people injured pic.twitter.com/J2OiP1DMlH — ANI (@ANI) September 22, 2022 × ALSO READ | 'Concerned' selectors to 'talk to Indian team management' after bowlers' flop show in Mohali T20I - Report As per reports, four people got injured following the stampede and were rushed into the hospital. Moreover, some police personnel also went unconscious due to the injuries in the aftermath of the incident in Hyderabad. Talking about the India-Australia T20Is, the series opener was held at the PCA IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali on Tuesday evening (September 20). Being asked to bat first, the Rohit Sharma-led line-up posted 208 for 6 riding on KL Rahul's 35-ball 55, Hardik Pandya's 71 not out and Suryakumar Yadav's 46. In reply, Australia chased down the score, their highest run-chase versus India in the format, with the help of Cameron Green's 61 and Matthew Wade's 21-ball 45 not out. The second and penultimate tie will be held on Friday evening (September 23) in Nagpur before the series finale in Hyderabad, on Sunday.

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A stampede broke out at a temple in western Rajasthan on early Monday claiming three lives, while numerous people were injured. According to reports, the tragedy took place around 5 am at the entrance of the temple where people were gathered for a monthly fair in the Sikar region, about 115 km from the state capital of Jaipur.

According to ANI news agency, the incident occurred at the Khatu Shyamji Temple. Among those who were injured, two people were referred to a hospital in the state capital.

According to reports, en estimated 100,000 devotees had gathered at the temple to offer prayers in the morning.

A team of police were immediately rushed to the temple to control the crowd and bring the situation under control.

The cops said that a large crowd, which was gathered outside the temple, tried to push into the temple when the gates were opened. A woman reportedly fainted and fell, causing others behind her to fall as well. In the ensuing chaos, three women lost their lives and two were injured.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences. In a tweet, he said, “Saddened by the loss of lives due to a stampede at the Khatu Shyamji Temple complex in Sikar, Rajasthan. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. I pray that those who are injured recover at the earliest.”

Similarly, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot expressed his grief.

“The death of 3 women devotees due to stampede in Khatushyam ji's temple in Sikar is very sad and unfortunate. My deepest sympathies are with the bereaved family, may God give them strength to bear this loss and may the departed soul rest in peace," he tweeted in Hindi.

The Khatu Shyamji temple is one of the most important pilgrim destinations in Rajasthan and draws huge crowds every year, especially in the month of monsoon according to the Hindu calendar.

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A stampede broke out at a temple in western Rajasthan on early Monday claiming three lives, while numerous people were injured. According to reports, the tragedy took place around 5 am at the entrance of the temple where people were gathered for a monthly fair in the Sikar region, about 115 km from the state capital of Jaipur.

A stampede broke out at a temple in western Rajasthan on early Monday claiming three lives, while numerous people were injured. According to reports, the tragedy took place around 5 am at the entrance of the temple where people were gathered for a monthly fair in the Sikar region, about 115 km from the state capital of Jaipur. According to ANI news agency, the incident occurred at the Khatu Shyamji Temple. Among those who were injured, two people were referred to a hospital in the state capital. According to reports, en estimated 100,000 devotees had gathered at the temple to offer prayers in the morning. A team of police were immediately rushed to the temple to control the crowd and bring the situation under control. The cops said that a large crowd, which was gathered outside the temple, tried to push into the temple when the gates were opened. A woman reportedly fainted and fell, causing others behind her to fall as well. In the ensuing chaos, three women lost their lives and two were injured. Rajasthan | Three people died, several injured at Khatu Shyamji Temple in Sikar where a stampede occurred during a monthly fair, earlier this morning. Two injured people referred to a hospital in Jaipur. Police present at the spot. Further details awaited. pic.twitter.com/bgnL9sRr1j — ANI MP/CG/Rajasthan (@ANI_MP_CG_RJ) August 8, 2022 × Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences. In a tweet, he said, “Saddened by the loss of lives due to a stampede at the Khatu Shyamji Temple complex in Sikar, Rajasthan. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. I pray that those who are injured recover at the earliest.” Similarly, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot expressed his grief. “The death of 3 women devotees due to stampede in Khatushyam ji's temple in Sikar is very sad and unfortunate. My deepest sympathies are with the bereaved family, may God give them strength to bear this loss and may the departed soul rest in peace," he tweeted in Hindi. The Khatu Shyamji temple is one of the most important pilgrim destinations in Rajasthan and draws huge crowds every year, especially in the month of monsoon according to the Hindu calendar. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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A stampede broke out at the Barclays center in Brooklyn, New York injuring at least 10 people. Last night, the crowd was leaving the arena after a boxing match when word of gunshots spread among the crowd.

United States: 10 people injured in Brooklyn, shooting scare leads to stampede

At least 31 people were killed on Saturday when a stampede broke out in southern Nigeria during a church charity event where food was being distributed.

The disaster took place in Port Harcourt city in Nigeria's Rivers state, local police spokeswoman Grace Iringe-Koko said.&nbsp;Among the injured were&nbsp;mostly children. It is being called a ‘Black Saturday.’

According to reports, members of the public had gathered at the polo club, following an invitation by the King’s Assembly, a church in Port Harcourt, for the distribution of gift items including foodstuff.

People gathered in large numbers outside the gate of the church in hope of receiving alms from the organisers, but reportedly the entry gate was too small, and as soon as it was opened, the crowd surged at the gate, pushing attendees down&nbsp;resulting in a stampede.&nbsp;

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At least 31 people were killed on Saturday when a stampede broke out in southern Nigeria during a church charity event where food was being distributed. The disaster took place in Port Harcourt city in Nigeria's Rivers state, local police spokeswoman Grace Iringe-Koko said.

At least 31 people were killed on Saturday when a stampede broke out in southern Nigeria during a church charity event where food was being distributed. The disaster took place in Port Harcourt city in Nigeria's Rivers state, local police spokeswoman Grace Iringe-Koko said. Among the injured were mostly children. It is being called a ‘Black Saturday.’ According to reports, members of the public had gathered at the polo club, following an invitation by the King’s Assembly, a church in Port Harcourt, for the distribution of gift items including foodstuff. People gathered in large numbers outside the gate of the church in hope of receiving alms from the organisers, but reportedly the entry gate was too small, and as soon as it was opened, the crowd surged at the gate, pushing attendees down resulting in a stampede. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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At least eight people were killed in a stampede outside a stadium hosting an Africa Cup of Nations soccer game. The stampede took place at Olembe stadium in Cameroon's capital.

Eight dead in Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon stadium stampede

At least eight people died and 38 were injured when fans stormed a soccer stadium hosting an Africa Cup of Nations match in Cameroon`s capital on Monday, the government said. Images shared on social media, which Reuters could not immediately authenticate, showed a panicked crowd trying to squeeze through a narrow entrance gate at the newly built Olembe stadium in Yaounde that was hosting a round of 16 game between Cameroon and Comoros. 
One video showed dozens of fans scrambling over the stadium fence as a police officer walked by.

The stampede comes as a heavy blow for the tournament, which had grown in excitement on the pitch in recent days thanks to some match upsets but which was under scrutiny for a lack of readiness beforehand. 
COVID-19 and insecurity caused by a separatist insurgency also complicated preparations. Work on the 60,000-seat Olembe Stadium continued right up to the start of Africa`s top soccer tournament, prompting the Confederation of African Football (CAF), the continent`s soccer governing body, to hold an emergency meeting to discuss cancelling the competition altogether.

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"CAF is currently investigating the situation and trying to get more details on what transpired. We are in constant communication with Cameroon government and the Local Organising Committee," it said in a statement.

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High school teacher Vanessa Tchouanzi had come to see the match on Monday. She was barely able to get her words out as she recounted her experience over the phone to Reuters. 
Tchouanzi tried to enter the stadium with a friend, but said that gate attendees were too overwhelmed by the mass of people to check tickets. As fans rushed the entrance, Tchouanzi and her friend were knocked to the ground. A bystander helped Tchouanzi escape, but her friend was trampled to death, she said.

"She couldn`t take the shock, the weight of all those people," Tchouanzi said through a flood of tears. 
The government did not give any information on the cause of the crush or whether fans were allowed into the stadium without tickets. It is not clear why the match went ahead after the disaster. Following a low turnout in the first round games at brand new stadiums, Cameroon authorities have thrown open stadium gates, organised mass transport and given out free tickets to lure fans.

At least eight people died and 38 were injured when fans stormed a soccer stadium hosting an Africa Cup of Nations match in Cameroon`s capital on Monday, the government said.

At least eight people died and 38 were injured when fans stormed a soccer stadium hosting an Africa Cup of Nations match in Cameroon`s capital on Monday, the government said. Images shared on social media, which Reuters could not immediately authenticate, showed a panicked crowd trying to squeeze through a narrow entrance gate at the newly built Olembe stadium in Yaounde that was hosting a round of 16 game between Cameroon and Comoros. One video showed dozens of fans scrambling over the stadium fence as a police officer walked by. The stampede comes as a heavy blow for the tournament, which had grown in excitement on the pitch in recent days thanks to some match upsets but which was under scrutiny for a lack of readiness beforehand. COVID-19 and insecurity caused by a separatist insurgency also complicated preparations. Work on the 60,000-seat Olembe Stadium continued right up to the start of Africa`s top soccer tournament, prompting the Confederation of African Football (CAF), the continent`s soccer governing body, to hold an emergency meeting to discuss cancelling the competition altogether. ALSO READ | At least six killed in Cameroon stadium stampede "CAF is currently investigating the situation and trying to get more details on what transpired. We are in constant communication with Cameroon government and the Local Organising Committee," it said in a statement. THE SHOCK, THE WEIGHT High school teacher Vanessa Tchouanzi had come to see the match on Monday. She was barely able to get her words out as she recounted her experience over the phone to Reuters. Tchouanzi tried to enter the stadium with a friend, but said that gate attendees were too overwhelmed by the mass of people to check tickets. As fans rushed the entrance, Tchouanzi and her friend were knocked to the ground. A bystander helped Tchouanzi escape, but her friend was trampled to death, she said. "She couldn`t take the shock, the weight of all those people," Tchouanzi said through a flood of tears. The government did not give any information on the cause of the crush or whether fans were allowed into the stadium without tickets. It is not clear why the match went ahead after the disaster. Following a low turnout in the first round games at brand new stadiums, Cameroon authorities have thrown open stadium gates, organised mass transport and given out free tickets to lure fans.

Stadium stampede kills eight in Africa Cup of Nations soccer face-off

At least 29 people have been killed including 11 children and a pregnant woman after a stampede broke out at a prayer in Liberia's capital Monrovia, 15 people have also been hospitalized including seven children.

Liberia: Church gathering ends in stampede killing at least 29 including 11 children in Monrovia

A stampede at a church gathering in Liberia's capital Monrovia killed 29 people overnight, the deputy information minister told state radio on Thursday.

The incident occurred during an all-night Christian worship event at New Kru Town, a neighbourhood on the outskirts of the capital, Jalawah Tonpo said.

"The doctors said 29 persons died and some are on the critical list," Tonpo said, calling into state radio from a nearby hospital. "This is a sad day for the country."

Exodus Morias, a resident who attended the event, told Reuters the stampede began after a group of armed men rushed the crowd in an attempt to stage a robbery.

"We saw a group of men with cutlasses and other weapons coming toward the crowd," Morias said. "While running, some people dropped and others fell on the ground and walked over them."

Bands of Liberian street gangs known as Zogos commonly commit robberies with machetes and other small weapons.

Police spokesman Moses Carter declined to comment on what caused the incident. He said an investigation is under way.

President George Weah, who is expected to visit the site on Thursday afternoon, declared a three-day period of national mourning and said the Liberian Red Cross and Disaster Management Agency had been called in to assist victims, his office said.

A stampede at a church gathering in Liberia's capital Monrovia killed 29 people overnight, the deputy information minister told state radio on Thursday. The incident occurred during an all-night Christian worship event at New Kru Town, a neighbourhood on the outskirts of the capital, Jalawah Tonpo said.

A stampede at a church gathering in Liberia's capital Monrovia killed 29 people overnight, the deputy information minister told state radio on Thursday. The incident occurred during an all-night Christian worship event at New Kru Town, a neighbourhood on the outskirts of the capital, Jalawah Tonpo said. "The doctors said 29 persons died and some are on the critical list," Tonpo said, calling into state radio from a nearby hospital. "This is a sad day for the country." Exodus Morias, a resident who attended the event, told Reuters the stampede began after a group of armed men rushed the crowd in an attempt to stage a robbery. "We saw a group of men with cutlasses and other weapons coming toward the crowd," Morias said. "While running, some people dropped and others fell on the ground and walked over them." Bands of Liberian street gangs known as Zogos commonly commit robberies with machetes and other small weapons. Police spokesman Moses Carter declined to comment on what caused the incident. He said an investigation is under way. President George Weah, who is expected to visit the site on Thursday afternoon, declared a three-day period of national mourning and said the Liberian Red Cross and Disaster Management Agency had been called in to assist victims, his office said.

Stampede at Liberia church gathering kills 29

At least 12 pilgrims have died, and several people have been injured in a stampede that has taken place at the holy shrine of Vaishno Devi in the town of Katra in Jammu Kashmir.

India: At least 12 dead, several injured in a stampede at the holy shrine of Vaishno Devi

In a tragic development, around 12 people lost their lives and 20 others got hurt after a stampede occurred due to a heavy rush of devotees at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, said officials on Saturday. &nbsp;

The incident happened near gate number three, which is located outside the sanctum sanctorum of the shrine atop Trikuta hills. &nbsp;

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The devotees had come in large numbers to pay their obeisance to mark beginning of the New Year, the officials said. &nbsp;

At the scene, the senior officials and representatives of the shrine board have reached. &nbsp;

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The bodies of 12 people, who have died in the stampede, have been taken to a hospital in the Katra base camp for identification and other formalities. &nbsp;

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Several of the injured people are undergoing treatment at Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, the officials said. &nbsp;

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The condition of four of the hurt seems to be "critical". The shrine is still open and devotees are paying obeisance. &nbsp;

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J&amp;K LG Manoj Sinha, said, “An ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh for the next of kin of those, who died in the stampede at Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan in Katra; Rs 2 lakh for the injured.” &nbsp;&nbsp;

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A high-level inquiry has also been ordered into the incident. “It will be headed by Principal Secretary (Home) with ADGP, Jammu and Divisional Commissioner, Jammu as members,” added Sinha. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

In a tragic development, around 12 people lost their lives and 20 others got hurt after a stampede occurred due to a heavy rush of devotees at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, said officials on Saturday.

In a tragic development, around 12 people lost their lives and 20 others got hurt after a stampede occurred due to a heavy rush of devotees at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, said officials on Saturday. The incident happened near gate number three, which is located outside the sanctum sanctorum of the shrine atop Trikuta hills. Also Read: Indian govt defers GST hike on textile products after several states object The devotees had come in large numbers to pay their obeisance to mark beginning of the New Year, the officials said. At the scene, the senior officials and representatives of the shrine board have reached. I’m immediately rushing to #Katra to take stock of the situation arising out of the tragedy at Mata #VaishnoDevi Shrine. I look forward to have a detailed discussion with the administration and report it back to Hon’ble PM Sh @NarendraModi. — Dr Jitendra Singh (@DrJitendraSingh) January 1, 2022 × The bodies of 12 people, who have died in the stampede, have been taken to a hospital in the Katra base camp for identification and other formalities. Deeply pained at the loss of lives due to stampede at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine. My condolences to the families of the deceased & prayers with the injured. — Office of LG J&K (@OfficeOfLGJandK) January 1, 2022 × Several of the injured people are undergoing treatment at Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, the officials said. Also Read: First ‘Omicron death’ registered in India’s Maharashtra state The condition of four of the hurt seems to be "critical". The shrine is still open and devotees are paying obeisance. Spoke to Hon'ble Home Minister Shri Amit Shah Ji. Briefed him about the incident. A high level inquiry has been ordered into today's stampede. The Inquiry Committee will be headed by Principal Secretary (Home) with ADGP, Jammu and Divisional Commissioner, Jammu as members. — Office of LG J&K (@OfficeOfLGJandK) January 1, 2022 × J&K LG Manoj Sinha, said, “An ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh for the next of kin of those, who died in the stampede at Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan in Katra; Rs 2 lakh for the injured.” Ex-gratia of Rs.10 lakh each would be given to the next of kin of those who lost their lives due to stampede and Rs.2 lakh to injured. Shrine board to bear the cost of treatment of injured. — Office of LG J&K (@OfficeOfLGJandK) January 1, 2022 × A high-level inquiry has also been ordered into the incident. “It will be headed by Principal Secretary (Home) with ADGP, Jammu and Divisional Commissioner, Jammu as members,” added Sinha. (With inputs from agencies)

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