A celebratory event in Bengaluru turned deadly when a stampede occurred outside a cricket stadium, resulting in at least 10 fatalities.
Tragedy Strikes at Bengaluru Cricket Celebration: Stampede Claims Lives
Tragedy Strikes at Bengaluru Cricket Celebration: Stampede Claims Lives
At least 10 lives lost in stampede during IPL victory parade for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
In a tragic turn of events, the city of Bengaluru witnessed chaos and despair as a massive crush occurred outside the Chinnaswamy stadium during a victory parade for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), following their Indian Premier League (IPL) title win. According to reports from local authorities, at least 10 individuals lost their lives as they struggled to enter through the stadium gates, which had not yet opened. Senior police officials reported that upwards of 200,000 people gathered to welcome the RCB team, significantly surpassing the estimated attendance of 100,000.
The event began with RCB arriving by special flight at the HAL airport, only to be greeted by Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. Fans donned RCB jerseys and filled the streets, creating an electrifying atmosphere to celebrate the team's success. However, the overwhelming turnout led to confusion and panic at the stadium gates. Eyewitness accounts describe the harrowing scene as attendees pushed to enter, resulting in a tragic stampede before the celebration could truly commence.
Participants in the parade faced immense challenges traveling to the stadium, with overcrowded metro trains forcing many to abandon their attempts to board. As news of the fatalities began to spread, a wave of panic ensued among the crowd, prompting many to flee to nearby metro stations. In response to the escalating situation, authorities made the decision to close stations in proximity to the stadium, contributing to further chaos at the platforms.
This heartbreaking incident serves as a stark reminder of the risks associated with large public gatherings, even amid festive spirit and celebration.
The event began with RCB arriving by special flight at the HAL airport, only to be greeted by Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. Fans donned RCB jerseys and filled the streets, creating an electrifying atmosphere to celebrate the team's success. However, the overwhelming turnout led to confusion and panic at the stadium gates. Eyewitness accounts describe the harrowing scene as attendees pushed to enter, resulting in a tragic stampede before the celebration could truly commence.
Participants in the parade faced immense challenges traveling to the stadium, with overcrowded metro trains forcing many to abandon their attempts to board. As news of the fatalities began to spread, a wave of panic ensued among the crowd, prompting many to flee to nearby metro stations. In response to the escalating situation, authorities made the decision to close stations in proximity to the stadium, contributing to further chaos at the platforms.
This heartbreaking incident serves as a stark reminder of the risks associated with large public gatherings, even amid festive spirit and celebration.
