A tragic incident unfolded at the Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) in southwest Kerala, southern India, where at least four individuals lost their lives and dozens were injured in a crowd crush during a planned outdoor concert. The mishap occurred when a sudden downpour led the crowd outside the auditorium to seek cover, resulting in a rush that caused people to slip on stairs and be trampled.

Kerala state governor Arif Mohammad Khan expressed condolences and deep shock over the demise of four CUSAT students, offering heartfelt condolences to their families and prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured.

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State health minister Veena George confirmed that four individuals were brought dead to Kalamassery Medical College hospital, with four more in critical condition and over 60 people injured.

This unfortunate incident is reminiscent of one of the deadliest crowd crushes in India a decade ago, where at least 115 people lost their lives during a religious festival in central Madhya Pradesh state.