
Eleven people killed and 47 injured in stampede outside cricket stadium in India
At least 11 people died yesterday in a crowd surge outside a cricket stadium in the Indian city of Bengaluru where fans were celebrating Royal Challengers Bengaluru's first Indian Premier League title win, authorities said.

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Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Irish Independent
Eleven people killed and 47 injured in stampede outside cricket stadium in India
At least 11 people died yesterday in a crowd surge outside a cricket stadium in the Indian city of Bengaluru where fans were celebrating Royal Challengers Bengaluru's first Indian Premier League title win, authorities said.


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