Cricket fans in India crushed during celebration – DW – 06/05/2025
06/05/2025
June 5, 2025
At least 11 people were killed, and dozens injured after a crowd crush outside a cricket stadium in southern India. Huge numbers of fans gathered in Bengaluru city to celebrate their team being crowned champions of the Indian Premier League.
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