Gopinathpur-Badamba T Bridge Stampede: 1 Dead, Over 20 Critical

Cuttack: In a stampede on the Gopinathpur-Badamba T Bridge in Athagarh, Cuttack, on Saturday, one person died while more than 20 others, including women and children, suffered serious injuries.

However, official confirmation of the toll is awaited.

There was a significant crowd on the bridge connecting the Singhanath temple, which is situated in the middle of the Mahanadi river, today in honour of Makar Sankranti.

During the Makar Mela, a significant number of devotees gathered at the shrine. The Gopinathpur-Badamba route experiences a tremendous influx of pilgrims as a result of the same.