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At least eight people were killed and several others injured in a stampede at the Sheetla Temple in the Maghra area of Nalanda district in Bihar. The tragic incident occurred after severe overcrowding at the temple premises led to chaos among devotees gathered there.
According to initial information, the stampede broke out when a large number of people assembled at the temple, resulting in panic and people being trapped under the crowd. The sudden rush triggered a crush situation that left multiple devotees injured. Visuals from the scene showed large crowds inside and around the temple complex, while ambulances were seen rushing injured individuals to nearby medical facilities for treatment. Emergency teams quickly responded to the situation to assist the victims.
Authorities are continuing rescue and relief operations while assessing the situation at the temple premises. The exact circumstances that led to the overcrowding and subsequent stampede are being examined.