Sabarimala stampede : More than 100 killed leaving hundreds injured. The dead mainly from Kerala, Tamilnadu and Andhra Pradesh

Sabarimala stampede accident near Vandiperiyar in Kerala Idukki district has left More than 100 killed leaving hundreds injured. With the death toll mounting over 100 This is one of the the worst tragedy to strike the worshippers anywhere in India. This has once agin exposed the inadequate arrangements made by authorities for the pilgrims at the famous Sabarimala temple.

It seems that the pilgrims were coming to catch a bus when there was a stampede at Pulmedu. The tragedy occurred at Pulmedu in Vandiperiyar when a jeep carrying pilgrims ploughed into a crowd and overturned. This has killed some on the spot immediately. However this Sabarimala accident has triggered the Sabarimala stampede.

Death toll: More than 100
Injured: More than 100
Dead from: Mainly from Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh

According to authorities only 50 bodies have been identified so far.

If you are worried about your known and want to inquire to authorities – A special team of the National Disaster Response Force is at the spot.

Helpline number – 04869222049

Above helpline has been set up to help the families of the victims.

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