Stampede at Baba Siddhnath Temple in Bihar
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Baba Siddhnath Temple, Makhdumpur, Jehanabad district, Bihar |
| Incident | Stampede |
| Cause (Alleged) | Dispute among kanwariyas and flower vendors near the temple entrance |
| Fatalities | Several deaths reported (exact number not specified) |
| Response | - Investigation initiated by local authorities |
| - Financial assistance announced for victims' families | |
| Stampede Overview | Impulsive mass movement of a crowd, often resulting in injuries and deaths |
| Types of Stampedes | - Unidirectional: Sudden change in force (e.g., stops or barriers) |
| - Turbulent: Uncontrolled crowds, panic, or merging directions | |
| Common Causes of Fatalities | - Traumatic Asphyxia: Thorax or abdomen compression |
| - Myocardial infarction (heart attack), crushing injuries, head injuries, neck compression |