Goa: At least six people were killed and more than 60 injured in a stampede during the annual Lairai Devi jatra (procession) at a temple in Goa’s Shirgaon early Saturday.
According to available details, the incident took place at the Sree Devi Lairai temple when panic spread during the large religious gathering of fire walking, causing a sudden rush among thousands of devotees.
Witnesses said there was chaotic scene as people struggled to escape the dense crowd.
The injured were admitted in local hospital.
Further details are awaited.
