Bengaluru: Several feared dead in stampede during IPL victory celebrations, say reports
Several persons were feared dead and at least 15 were injured on Wednesday after a stampede broke out at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium, where fans of the team Royal Challengers Bangalore had gathered to celebrate its victory in the Indian Premier League a day earlier, The Hindu reported.
The stampede took place at Gate Number 3 of the stadium, where the team was expected to arrive to celebrate the victory.
The injured persons are being treated at the city's Bowring Hospital, the Deccan Herald reported. The police are now urging people to disperse from the area.
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