Sat May 03 03:29:00 UTC 2025: ## Goa Temple Stampede Kills Six, Injures Over 50
PANAJI, GOA – A deadly stampede during the annual Lairai Devi jatra (religious procession) at a temple in Shirgao, Goa, left at least six people dead and over 50 injured early Saturday morning. The incident occurred during the crowded religious festival, causing a chaotic scene as panicked devotees surged forward. Emergency services responded to the scene, transporting the injured to nearby hospitals. Authorities are investigating the cause of the stampede.
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