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At least 125 people have been killed in a stampede at a Hindu temple in the northern Indian state of Rajasthan. The temple is located in a fort overlooking the historic city of Jodhpur. |
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A wall near the temple is said to have collapsed, causing panic among thousands of devotees. They were gathering to celebrate the start of a nine-day Hindu festival known as Navaratra. |
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At least 150 people were injured in the incident. Eyewitnesses said the path leading up to the temple shrine was narrow with many people trying to get in. |
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Devotees helped by the police carried out rescue operations. |
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There have been a number of deadly stampedes in India’s temples recently. Tuesday’s stampede is the fourth such incident in India this year. |

















