Many dead in stampede at Indian temple

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Many dead in stampede at Indian temple
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Nine people have been crushed or trampled to death in crowds at a popular temple in southern India, with dozens injured, local authorities say.

The incident occurred at a temple in Srikakulam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh where hundreds of people had gathered to fast and pray to the god Vishnu.

According to a preliminary investigation, a fence that was meant to keep the queue to the temple in check broke, which according to police may have led to the fatal incident.

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