Festival crush in Kolkata kills at least 17
A crowd crush at a religious festival in the Indian city of Kolkata has killed at least 17 people, according to local media. Reports describe the deaths as a result of the crush at the event.
Context
Large festival crowds in India have a history of crush incidents, so organisers and police are often judged on crowd limits and exit routes. Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal, a major city where big religious gatherings draw huge crowds.
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