Unconfirmed rumor / developing • Disaster

Deadly Crush at Hindu Festival in Kolkata

Name: Deadly Crush at Hindu Festival in Kolkata
Start: 2026-10-17T22:00:49Z
Location: India

India · Asia region

detected 2026-10-17T22:00:49Z updated 2026-10-17T22:00:49Z

At least 17 people have died in a crush at a Hindu festival event in the Indian city of Kolkata. Many more individuals have sustained injuries in the incident.

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Category: • Disaster
Severity: High
Confidence: Low
Sources: 1
Location: Approximate (country level)

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