At least seven killed in stampede at Hindu temple in India

Panic reportedly broke out among thousands of worshippers after rumours that an electricity pole had fallen on devotees.

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Seven killed and more than a dozen injured during temple stampede in India

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Seven people have been killed and more than a dozen injured after a stampede broke out at a temple in India.

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Euronews Published 17 August 2026

At least seven killed in stampede at Hindu temple in India

Sky Published 17 August 2026

Seven killed and more than a dozen injured during temple stampede in India

Seven people have been killed and more than a dozen injured after a stampede broke out at a temple in India.

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