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2024 Chennai Air Show stampede

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2024 Chennai Air Show stampede
Date6 October 2024; 2 months ago (2024-10-06)
LocationMarina Beach, Chennai, India
CauseOvercrowding
Deaths5
Non-fatal injuriesAt least 100

On 6 October 2024, a crowd crush occurred at Marina Beach, Chennai during an air show organsied by Indian Air Force(IAF) to commemorate the IAF's 92nd anniversary.[1][2][3]

More than 15 lakh spectators arrived to watch the air show, much more than the initial estimates of 10 lakh.[4]

References[edit]

  1. "Tragedy strikes IAF event in Chennai – 5 dead, scores hospitalised as 12 lakh turn up". The Indian Express. 7 October 2024. Archived from the original on 7 October 2024. Retrieved 7 October 2024. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  2. "Poor planning, exhaustion: What led to 5 deaths at Chennai air show". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
  3. "Five persons die due to heatstroke after IAF air show on the Marina". the hindu. Archived from the original on 7 October 2024. Retrieved 7 October 2024. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  4. The Hindu (October 7, 2024). "Five persons die due to heatstroke after IAF air show on the Marina". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 7 October 2024. Retrieved October 7, 2024. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)

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