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7 die in Indian temple stampede after electric wire snaps

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A stampede at the Ashok Dham Temple in India's Lakhisarai district resulted in seven fatalities and injuries to over a dozen individuals. The incident occurred during the Shravan month, a significant period for Hindu devotees of Lord Shiva. Preliminary investigations suggest that a snapped electric wire outside the temple caused panic, leading to a crush as devotees attempted to flee. AI

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7 die in Indian temple stampede after electric wire snaps

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    7 die in Indian temple stampede after electric wire snaps

    A deadly stampede broke out at a Hindu temple in eastern India’s Bihar state on Monday after a snapped electric wire reportedly triggered panic among worshippers, officials said, killing seven people and injuring more than a dozen. The incident occurred near Ashok Dham Temple in …

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