10 injured as makeshift tent collapses during religious gathering

Matter being investigated, police officials say

PTI

Saran (Bihar), Updated At : 03:47 PM Sep 04, 2024 IST

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At least 10 people were injured after a makeshift tent collapsed during a religious gathering at Hishua area in Bihar's Saran district on Wednesday, the police said.

The incident occurred around 3am when a religious procession was passing through the area. The injured were immediately taken to the nearest government hospital, a senior police officer said.

“A temporary tent was installed for the procession. Some people tried to climb up the tent, subsequently it collapsed, causing minor injuries to around 10 people. All of them are out of danger,” SP Kumar Ashish said. The matter is being investigated, he added.

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