Tragedy Strikes in Bengaluru: Stampede Shadows RCB's Victory
Eleven people died and more than 30 were injured in a stampede outside Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebration. Cricket icons such as Sachin Tendulkar and AB de Villiers expressed condolences, describing the incident as tragic. The massive crowd overwhelmed local authorities.
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In a tragic turn of events, a celebratory event for Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory ended in sorrow, as a stampede claimed 11 lives outside Chinnaswamy Stadium.
The incident, which left over 30 individuals injured, unfolded on Wednesday amidst dense crowds eager to partake in the hastily-arranged festivities. The venue's limited capacity was overwhelmed by the vast number of attendees.
Cricket legends, including Sachin Tendulkar and Anil Kumble, expressed their grief and solidarity with the victims' families. The local administration struggled to manage the unexpected surge of celebrants.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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