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Kolkata Stampede Leaves At Least 19 Dead, Dozens Injured
Bloomberg Markets·October 18, 2026·1 min read
A stampede during the popular Hindu festival in Kolkata on Saturday night killed at least 19 people and injured 25 others, officials said. The incident occurred in the eastern Indian city as large crowds gathered for the celebration. Emergency services responded, and authorities are investigating the cause of the deadly crush.
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