A seven-year-old girl was among at least 19 people killed in a stampede during a Hindu festival in Kolkata, India.
At least 19 dead in stampede at Kolkata Hindu festival A seven-year-old girl was among at least 19 people killed in a stampede during a Hindu festival in Kolkata, India. Heavy rain and a sudden crowd surge triggered the deadly crush, leaving another 25 people injured.
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