Tragedy Strikes: Stampede at Goa Temple Festival Claims Six Lives

A stampede at Sree Lairai Devi temple in North Goa during a festival resulted in six deaths and multiple injuries. The incident demanded rapid response from health services, and an inquiry is underway to determine the cause. Efforts to treat the injured are ongoing.

In a tragic turn of events, a stampede during a temple festival in North Goa claimed six lives and left several injured. The incident happened at the Sree Lairai Devi temple in Shirgao village on Saturday.

According to officials, thousands of devotees had gathered at the temple from Goa, Maharashtra, and Karnataka, when the chaos ensued. An investigation is currently being conducted to determine the cause of the stampede.

In response to the crisis, State Health Minister Vishwajit Rane confirmed that emergency measures were taken immediately. Thirty people sustained injuries, with eight in critical condition. An ICU unit was established for comprehensive care, and Chief Minister Pramod Sawant personally visited the injured at the hospital.

(With inputs from agencies.)