An official source at a local hospital told CNN they had received 14 bodies around 4 a.m. local time on Wednesday. About 20 people were also being treated for minor injuries, the source added. Indian authorities have not confirmed the number of casualties. Akanksha Rana, special executive officer for the festival, said early Wednesday that “several people” had been injured and taken to hospital but that officials were still assessing the extent of the damage.
The crush at the Maha Kumbh Mela in the city of Prayagraj occurred after a barrier near the river broke, Rana said.
