India crowd crushes: dozens feared dead at Kumbh Mela religious festival – latest updates

Local officials say at least 38 people are feared to have died as site in Prayagraj where world’s largest religious gathering is taking place

Despite word spreading of the crushes, large crowds are still heading towards the river to take a dip.

29 January is one of the holiest days of the Kumbh Mela. It’s the day when most people will come to take a holy bath.

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