At least six people lost their lives in a stampede at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Andhra Pradesh, India, with several others injured, officials confirmed on Thursday. The tragedy occurred on Wednesday as a massive crowd gathered to collect entrance tokens to the temple,

A devastating stampede at Tirupati's Sri Venkateswara Temple in Andhra Pradesh resulted in six deaths and dozens injured. Overcrowding during token distribution is blamed. Government and temple officials pledge to investigate and enhance safety measures.

The incident took place on Wednesday night after thousands gathered in the temple town of Tirupati in southern Andhra Pradesh state. Visuals showed a swell of people jostling while the tickets were being distributed at counters set up by temple authorities.

Six people are dead and dozens injured after a stampede at a temple in India. Officials said the chaos began when devotees rushed to enter.

The stampede occurred during a 10- day festival at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in India's southern state of Andhra Pradesh. The state authorities launched an investigation into the incident.At least six people have died and several others were reported injured after a stampede broke out at the entry of a temple in the south Indian state of Andhra