In a tragic turn of events, at least 10 people lost their lives during a stampede outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, India, where thousands had gathered to celebrate the Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) Indian Premier League (IPL) victory. On Wednesday, as fans lined the streets to welcome their champions following a dramatic win over the Punjab Kings, the situation escalated with a surge of people trying to push through the stadium gates that had not yet been opened.
Tragedy Strikes Bengaluru: Stampede Claims Lives at RCB Victory Celebration
Tragedy Strikes Bengaluru: Stampede Claims Lives at RCB Victory Celebration
A celebratory event turns deadly as a stampede outside a cricket stadium in Bengaluru results in multiple fatalities.
A senior police official confirmed the unfortunate toll, citing that while an estimated 200,000 fans showed up for the victory parade, organizers had only anticipated about half that number. The RCB team arrived in style via a special flight and was expected to travel through a planned procession before the chaos ensued. Witnesses reported the atmosphere was filled with excitement as fans donned RCB jerseys and chanted the team's name, creating a festival-like ambiance. However, as the gates failed to open and panic ensued, tragedy struck, leading to the unfortunate loss of life.
Metro stations in the vicinity were subsequently shut down due to overcrowding as people attempted to flee the scene. The local authorities responded swiftly to manage the growing crowd, but the emotional toll of the incident revealed a dark shadow over what was meant to be a jubilant celebration for the RCB fans.
Metro stations in the vicinity were subsequently shut down due to overcrowding as people attempted to flee the scene. The local authorities responded swiftly to manage the growing crowd, but the emotional toll of the incident revealed a dark shadow over what was meant to be a jubilant celebration for the RCB fans.
