Tragic Stampede at Goa Temple Festival Claims Lives and Injures Many
Fatal Incident at Lairai Devi Temple
On Saturday, a stampede at a temple in Goa resulted in the deaths of six individuals, with over 15 others sustaining injuries, as reported by local sources.
The tragic event occurred at the Lairai Devi temple located in Shrigao, coinciding with the start of an annual festival that began on Friday, according to North Goa Superintendent of Police Akshat Kaushal.
The injured victims were promptly transported to a hospital in the nearby town of Mapusa for treatment, as indicated by local media.
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant visited the hospital on Saturday morning to check on the injured.
Health Minister Vishwajit Rane confirmed that Goa Medical College and district hospitals were fully prepared and on high alert to handle the situation effectively.
VIDEO | Goa CM Pramod Sawant (@DrPramodPSawant) visited North Goa District Hospital in Mapusa to meet the injured as several people have been feared dead and injured in a stampede at a temple festival in Shirgao village last night.
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This is a developing story. It will be updated as new details are available.