Tamil Nadu: Intense heat, huge crowds, screams... How the stampede happened at actor Vijay's rally?
Tamil Nadu: Many people, including children, died in a stampede at actor-turned-politician Vijay's rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu. Thousands of people gathered at the rally of actor Vijay, the chief actor of the TVK (Tamilaga Vetti Kazhagam) party. While Vijay was addressing the rally, people began falling unconscious, prompting a commotion from party workers.
Vijay was forced to stop his speech. In no time The situation spiraled out of control, and many people fainted on the spot due to panic. So far, 36 people have been reported dead due to the stampede at the rally, with the death toll expected to rise.
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The stampede occurred while Vijay was giving a speech, and people began fainting due to the overwhelming crowd.
Stampede at actor Vijay's rally
Vijay's rally was to be held in Namakkal, Karur district, where thousands of people had gathered since Saturday morning. Previous rallies have attracted hundreds of thousands of Vijay supporters. This time, too, millions had arrived by noon. As Vijay's convoy passed through the crowds, there was barely enough space to stand on the road. Even small children were seen among Vijay's supporters. When Vijay began addressing the rally, the crowd was so huge that people were struggling to breathe and began falling unconscious.
Intense heat, huge crowds, screams
Vijay had to stop his speech when the supporters shouted loudly. Vijay even threw water bottles to help those who were fainting. However, by then, the situation had spiraled out of control. A stampede suddenly erupted in the crowd of millions. So far, 36 people have been reported dead, while 58 others are reported injured and have been admitted to the hospital for treatment.
People who fainted were rushed to the hospital
Local authorities immediately responded to the scene, and ambulances were dispatched to the scene to transport those who fainted. Many were rushed to the hospital. Doctors say that many of those brought in ambulances had already died. Arrangements are being made for the treatment of those seriously injured.
PM Modi Expresses Condolences
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed condolences over the accident in Karur, Tamil Nadu. PM Modi expressed his condolences on his Twitter handle for those who died or were injured in the stampede. PM Modi wished the injured a speedy recovery.
Many prominent figures in the country, including Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, K. Palaniswami, and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, have expressed their condolences.
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