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Crowd Crush Kills at Least Seven at Ashokdham Temple in Bihar

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In Short: A crowd crush at the Ashokdham Temple in Bihar, India, has resulted in at least seven fatalities and 19 injuries during a religious gathering.

Ashokdham Temple
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A crowd crush at the Ashokdham Temple in Bihar, India, has resulted in at least seven fatalities and 19 injuries.

The incident occurred during a religious gathering, causing panic and chaos among the attendees.

Emergency services were quickly dispatched to the scene but faced difficulties due to the dense crowd.

Local authorities are investigating the cause of the crush and have urged better crowd management at such events.

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