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UPDATED Oct 18, 2026 at 6:05 AM ET
Oct 17, 2026 at 5:06 PM ET
Kolkata festival crush kills at least 17
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At least 17 people were killed and 25 were being treated for injuries after a crush at a Durga Puja event in Kolkata, officials said. Witnesses said sudden rain prompted people to seek shelter; a senior police official said an announcement amid the rain caused commotion and a surge in the crowd.
WHO: Festival attendees were caught in the crush; officials reported the deaths and injuries.
WHAT: A crowd crush at a Durga Puja event in Kolkata killed at least 17 people and injured others.
WHEN: Reported Oct 17, 2026 at 3:19 PM ET
WHERE: Kolkata, India
WHY: Witnesses said sudden rainfall prompted people to seek shelter, while a senior police official said an announcement amid the rain caused commotion and a surge in the crowd.
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