Stampede in Varanasi; 2 killed, several injured

VARANASI: Two people were killed here on Wednesday morning when thousands of people gathered at the banks of the Ganges to watch the solar eclipse.

One person died because of drowning and the other got crushed in a stampede. The names of the deceased are yet to be determined" said P.C. Meena, deputy inspector general of police (DIG).

The stampede occurred due to the heavy rush of pilgrims at the ghat, DIG P C Meena said.

An estimated 60,000-70,000 people had gathered at the ghat to take the dip.

The injured have been rushed to hospitals.