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Human Stampedes in India

Source: NDTVSubject: Disaster Management Context: At least seven devotees were killed and several others injured in a tragic stampede-like incident outside the Ashok Dham Temple in Bihar's Lakhisarai district. Human Stampedes in India About Human Stampedes in India: What it is? A human stampede is a sudden, rapid, and uncoordinated movement of a mass crowd …

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Compressive asphyxia

Source:  TH Context: A stampede at actor-politician Vijay’s rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, killed 41 people including nine children. Most deaths occurred due to compressive asphyxia, a dangerous form of oxygen deprivation in overcrowded situations. About Compressive asphyxia: What it is? Compressive asphyxia is a type of mechanical asphyxiation where external force presses on the …

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