# At least 17 dead in crush at Kolkata festival

> A sudden downpour at a Durga Puja event in India's Kolkata triggered a deadly stampede that killed at least 17 people, including a seven-year-old girl.
- Title: At least 17 dead in crush at Kolkata festival · BBC News
- Summary: A sudden downpour at a Durga Puja event in India's Kolkata triggered a deadly stampede that killed at least 17 people, including a seven-year-old girl. At…
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- Source: BBC News — https://bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c820vwq7qg2ko
- Published: 2026-10-17T19:19:16.384+00:00
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## Stampede kills at least seventeen in Kolkata
At least seventeen people died and many more were injured in a crush at a Durga Puja festival event in the Indian city of Kolkata. A seven-year-old girl was among the dead.
## Sudden rainfall triggered the surge
The incident occurred during sudden rainfall.Witnesses say the downpour prompted a surge of people to seek shelter.

> pushing, pulling and rushing forward and fell on the ground, leading to the stampede
## Pattern of deadly crowd incidents in India
Deadly crowd incidents, including during religious festivals, are not uncommon in India due to poor management and lack of adequate safety precautions.
## Key takeaway

At least seventeen people died in a stampede at a Durga Puja festival event in Kolkata when sudden rainfall caused crowds to surge seeking shelter.