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Many people suffered breathing difficulties and were rushed to hospitals, according to a report by News18. Teams of the Special Rescue Unit (SRU) reached the site and launched rescue efforts.

Puri: As lakhs of devotees converged on Puri on Thursday to witness the annual Rath Yatra, an unusual commodity became almost as sought-after as hotel rooms in the pilgrim town, the rooftops overlooking the Grand Road.

The devotee reportedly collapsed after experiencing breathing difficulties during the annual Jagganath Rath Yatra in Puri city of Odisha, local media reported.

One devotee died and more than 100 others fainted on Thursday following a massive crowd rush during the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra in Odisha's Puri, officials said.

Devotees rescued from crowd surge at Puri Rath Yatra; emergency teams provide first aid and transport to hospitals.

NEW DELHI: One devotee died and more than 100 others reportedly fell ill during a temporary crowd surge at the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra in Odisha's Puri on Thursday, officials said.

One person died and several others were injured after a crowd surge at the iconic Rath Yatra celebrations in Odisha's Puri on Thursday.

A stampede occurred at the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri, resulting in one death and nearly 100 hospitalisations. | India News

One person allegedly died due to suffocation and several others were injured due to a crowd crush during the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri on Thursday.

According to preliminary information, around 200 devotees experienced breathing difficulties due to the heavy crowd.