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Four killed, 50 injured in Cochin University stampede

IndiaTimes Saturday, 25 November 2023
Four students, including two women, died in a stampede during a fest at Kerala's Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) triggered by rain as waiting throngs rushed into an auditorium where singer Nikhita Gandhi was performing. Lack of multiple exits worsened the crush. The victims were rushed to hospitals, with four in critical condition. The incident occurred on the concluding day of the Dhishna fest, drawing students from tech colleges across the state.
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News video: Kerala Mourns, Tragedy Strikes Cochin University: Stampede During Concert Claims Four Lives|Oneindia

Kerala Mourns, Tragedy Strikes Cochin University: Stampede During Concert Claims Four Lives|Oneindia 03:07

A stampede at Cochin University during a live concert resulted in four students' deaths and over 60 injuries. The sudden rain interruption led to panic, triggering chaos. Kerala's Chief Minister called an emergency meeting, canceling cultural events. Ministers will assess the situation, and an...

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