RCB's IPL victory celebrations turn tragic: Stampede in Bengaluru; at least 7 dead, over 50 injured - The Economic Times Video
A stampede broke out in Bengaluru on Wednesday as thousands of fans gathered outside M. Chinnaswamy Stadium to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2025 win, leaving many feared dead and injured. The celebration turned tragic when the crowd at the team's felicitation event got out of control, prompting police to rush the injured to nearby hospitals.
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