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Holi Horrors: 8 Dead, 300 Injured in Festival Tragedies
5 Mar
Summary
- Eight people died and over 300 were injured during Holi.
- Most injuries and fatalities were due to road accidents.
- Drunk driving and overspeeding were primary causes of accidents.
The recent Holi celebrations were marred by tragedy, with at least eight individuals losing their lives and over 300 sustaining injuries. A significant number of these incidents were linked to road accidents, largely attributed to drunk driving and overspeeding. Multiple government hospitals reported a substantial influx of patients within a single day.
King George's Medical University (KGMU) and Lok Bandhu Raj Narain (LBRN) Hospital recorded fatalities, while Shyama Prasad Mukherjee (Civil) Hospital treated the highest number of patients. Trauma center data indicated a substantial portion of admissions were for road accident victims, with many cases involving alcohol consumption.
Hospital authorities consistently cited overspeeding during Holi as the primary driver of accidents. In addition to trauma cases, some patients required treatment for adverse reactions to colors or suspected poisoning, highlighting the multifaceted dangers during the festivities.
