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19 dead, 25 hurt in stampede at India religious gathering

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A stampede at a religious gathering in eastern India resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries on Saturday. The incident occurred during a period of sudden rainfall, which officials and media reports identified as a contributing factor to the crowd surge. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendhu Adhikari confirmed the casualties, noting that the victims included at least one seven-year-old girl.

Emergency response efforts were initiated following the event, with reports indicating that at least 25 people sustained injuries. Authorities are currently managing the aftermath of the tragedy as investigations into the specific circumstances surrounding the stampede continue.

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Jamaica Observer (JM) Reports a higher initial death toll of 19
Vanguard (NG) Reports a lower initial death toll of 17
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