Stampede at Vijay's rally: At least 20 feared dead in Karur

Karur: At least 20 persons, including children, were feared dead due to a stampede-like situation in actor-politician Vijay's heavily crowded rally here on Saturday.

As soon as a number of persons fainted, which is feared that could be over 30, they were rushed in ambulances to hospitals.

Karur, Tamil Nadu: Injured people are being admitted to Karur Medical College and Hospital following a stampede-like situation during TVK Chief Vijay's campaign rally

(Visuals from the hospital) pic.twitter.com/SsdEOY9HYN

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