14 killed as tent collapses at religious event in India

At least 14 people were killed and more than 50 injured when heavy rain and strong winds caused a huge tent to collapse in the Indian state of Rajasthan.

Some were electrocuted by live wires as the tent caved in, and others killed by falling debris.

Local Indian media said 300 people had gathered inside the tent for a religious event.

The collapse took place in the Barmer district of Rajasthan.

 

Via BBC

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