Sunday, August 3, 2008

At least 80 dead in HP temple stampede


At least 80 pilgrims have died after a railing gave way causing a stampede at the Naina Devi temple in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh.Himachal Pradesh officials confirm that at least 80 devotees have died and 30 of those were children. Many more have been injured in the incident.The pilgrims died after a railing at an entrance gave way under the weight of the Sunday crowd.The Naina Devi temple is visited by large numbers of pilgrims, especially during the current month of Sawan.

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