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Dozens dead in crush at political rally in India
At least 36 people have died, including children, in a crush at a political rally in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, state officials say.
Tens of thousands of people had gathered on Saturday at a campaign event for actor-turned-politician Vijay, in the southern Karur district.
It was delayed by several hours, local media reported. Images broadcast on television showed people fainting in the packed crowds.
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The death toll includes at least 16 women, nine men and six children, state health minister Ma Subramanian told local media.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c98dqyj5dpjo
Tens of thousands of people had gathered on Saturday at a campaign event for actor-turned-politician Vijay, in the southern Karur district.
It was delayed by several hours, local media reported. Images broadcast on television showed people fainting in the packed crowds.
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The death toll includes at least 16 women, nine men and six children, state health minister Ma Subramanian told local media.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c98dqyj5dpjo
Hero worship is dangerous in so many ways.
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