Bangalore: A tragic stampede occurred at Chinnaswamy Stadium during the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) IPL victory celebrations, resulting in the death of 10 people and leaving around 50 others critically injured.
The incident took place as thousands of fans attempted to enter the stadium simultaneously, leading to chaos and overcrowding. Police intervened with a baton charge in an effort to control the crowd.
🚨Stampede at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium, where fans gathered to celebrate win the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 3 people feared dead and over 10 injured. The victims were rushed to Bowring Hospital.
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RCB supporters had gathered in large numbers to celebrate their team’s IPL title win, turning the event into a massive public gathering. The unforeseen surge in attendance overwhelmed the stadium’s capacity, triggering the deadly stampede.
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Emergency services swiftly transported the injured to nearby hospitals, where they are receiving medical treatment. Authorities have expressed concern that the casualty figure may rise as rescue operations continue. The somber incident has cast a pall over the city’s celebrations.