Kerala Mourns, Tragedy Strikes Cochin University: Stampede During Concert Claims Four Lives|Oneindia
A stampede at Cochin University during a live concert resulted in four students' deaths and over 60 injuries. The sudden rain interruption led to panic, triggering chaos. Kerala's Chief Minister called an emergency meeting, canceling cultural events. Ministers will assess the situation, and an inquiry into the incident is underway. The tragedy prompts questions about event safety. Health Minister Veena George oversees medical responses, focusing on treating the injured, some in critical condition.
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00:00 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:03 - This is a shocking incident.
00:06 We lost three students and one outsider.
00:09 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:12 - A tragic incident unfolded at Cochin University
00:17 of Science and Technology, where a stampede
00:19 during a live musical concert resulted
00:21 in the deaths of four students and injuries to over 60 others.
00:26 The sudden downpour interrupted the event,
00:28 leading attendees to rush for shelter, causing chaos
00:32 and panic.
00:33 Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has
00:35 called for an emergency meeting, canceling
00:37 all cultural events related to the ongoing Navakerla
00:41 Sadas in Coimbatore.
00:43 - This is a usual practice.
00:45 The university used to conduct a fest
00:48 and in the university competitions.
00:50 This is the first time a tragic incident occurs.
00:54 So now we will find out the reasons
00:57 and we'll try to avoid future incidents.
01:01 They are conducting an inquiry.
01:03 I have already ordered the principal secretary
01:06 higher education and the university vice chancellor
01:09 to submit their reports.
01:11 And after that, we will give the details.
01:15 - Health Minister Veena George, coordinating activities
01:17 from Co-E-Cord, confirmed that the injured students,
01:20 some in critical condition, are receiving treatment
01:22 at various hospitals.
01:24 Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed condolences
01:27 for the students' tragic deaths and directed authorities
01:29 to ensure thorough treatment for the injured.
01:32 The incident raises questions about event safety protocols
01:36 and the need for better emergency preparedness.
01:40 The stampede occurred during a performance
01:41 by renowned singer Nikita Gandhi,
01:44 adding to the shock and distress.
01:46 The rain-induced chaos led to a scramble for shelter,
01:49 resulting in the unfortunate fatalities.
01:53 As the state grapples with this tragedy,
01:55 the government is taking immediate steps
01:57 to address the situation and conduct a detailed examination
02:00 of the factors that led to the stampede.
02:04 - This is a shocking incident.
02:05 We lost three students and one outsider in this incident.
02:12 First, this has happened in Kerala first time.
02:14 It's an unexpected thing.
02:16 Now, we, both of us, are wearing a caricate.
02:20 We came here.
02:21 We visited all the patients in the ward.
02:24 Two patients are in the ICU.
02:26 Two students are in the ICU of another hospital, Aster.
02:30 Two patients, one student and an outsider at the kinder
02:33 hospital.
02:35 Two, who are in the ICU of Aster Hospital,
02:39 their condition is critical.
02:41 We are trying our best to give the best treatment to them.
02:44 The government has taken all steps
02:46 to coordinate all these activities.
02:48 Police have taken the rescue operations
02:51 whenever they got the information.
02:53 And the health minister directly involved
02:55 in this coordinating all treatment facilities,
02:58 not only in the medical colleges,
02:59 but in the private hospitals also.
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