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At least 31 people killed in India stampede

Some 58 people were injured in the stampede and rushed to the hospital.[Via VOA]

At least 31 people were killed on Saturday after a stampede broke out at a campaign rally of popular actor-turned politician Vijay in southern India, a lawmaker said.

"Until now 31 people have died in the stampede," V. Senthilbalaji told reporters in Tamil Nadu state where the crush was reported.

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