Crowd Crush at Durga Puja Festival in India Kills 17
A deadly crowd crush occurred at the exit of a pavilion in Kolkata during the Hindu festival of Durga Puja. According to reports, a misleading announcement triggered the panic, in which more than a dozen people died, according to Indian media.
Why it matters
Safely managing large crowds remains a major challenge at religious and cultural festivals. The incident is another reminder of how dangerous communication failures can be at major events.
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