Stampede at Major Hindu Festival in India Kills at Least 15 People

At least 15 people were killed and many more were injured in a stampede during the Maha Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj, India. The festival, which is the largest religious gathering in the world, attracts millions of people every year. The incident happened during a sacred ritual bath at the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers.

Deadly crowd crushes have been a known problem at this festival in the past. Doctors at the scene reported the deaths and said others were being treated for their injuries. The festival is a major event in the Hindu calendar, lasting six weeks, and millions of devotees were expected to attend.