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How many casualties in the stampede in India?

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At least 39 people were killed and more than 50 injured in a stampede at a political rally in Tamil Nadu, India.

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Dozens killed in political rally stampede in India

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  • Dozens killed and over 50 injured in a stampede at a political rally in Tamil Nadu.
  • The rally was held by actor Vijay, campaigning for upcoming state elections. 8s
  • Video shows Vijay addressing a large crowd and calling for police help as the situation escalated. 21s
  • Vijay's rallies have previously faced safety issues, with six deaths at an earlier event. 40s
  • Vijay and Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences to victims' families. 50s
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Dozens killed in political rally stampede in India
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Reuters
4 hours ago
Dozens killed in political rally stampede in India

Officials say dozens were killed and more than 50 injured in a stampede at a political rally in India on Saturday.

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Al Jazeera
12 hours ago
At least 39 killed in Indian political rally stampede

By the time the rally stopped, it was too late. Ambulances couldn't get through, limp bodies instead carried out by hand and then by stretcher.

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Reuters
19 hours ago
Dozens killed in political rally stampede in India

Officials say dozens were killed and more than 50 injured in a stampede at a political rally in India on Saturday.

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