Hathras Stampede: At Least 27 People Killed, Several Injured in Stampede Due to Overcrowding at ‘Satsang’ in Uttar Pradesh; CM Yogi Adityanath Expresses Condolences (Watch Videos)

Hathras, July 2: At least 27 people were killed and several more injured in a stampede at a religious congregation in a village in Hathras district on Tuesday, police said. Senior Superintendent of Police, Etah, Rajesh Kumar Singh said the incident occurred at a 'satsang' in Pulrai village.

"Twenty-seven bodies have arrived in Etah hospital. Among those killed are 23 women, three children and a man," the official told reporters. He said people had gathered large numbers for the event. Hathras Stampede: Several Feared Dead, Many Including Children Rushed to Hospital in Unconscious State After Stampede at Satsang in Uttar Pradesh (Watch Video).

Stampede at Satsang in Hathras

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Several feared dead, many taken to hospitals after stampede at a religious event in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh.#Stampede #Hathras #UttarPradesh pic.twitter.com/tQYk3kkjYH

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Etah SSP Rajesh Kumar Speaks on Hathras Stampede

VIDEO | Hathras Stampede: "In Etah Hospital, 27 bodies have been brought, out of which 23 are women, three are children and one is a man. As of now, no injured people have been brought. This is a very unfortunate incident. May their souls rest in peace," says Etah SSP Rajesh… pic.twitter.com/N3LRkybDhj

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The stampede apparently occurred due to overcrowding, Sikandara Rao police station SHO Ashish Kumar said. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed condolences to the families of those killed in the stampede. He instructed officials to reach the accident site and carry out relief measures.