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Devotees from Chhattisgarh's Korba district were heading to the Maha Kumbh to take a dip when the Bolero they were travelling in collided head-on with a bus on the highway

The participation marks the 'largest congregation' in human history for any religious, cultural, or social event, said the state government, which is hosting the mega fair in Prayagraj

According to information available, the pilgrims from Medchal Malkajgiri were part of a group that had gone for Maha Kumbh. Their vehicle collided with a truck near Mohla-Bargi, around 9:15 am

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy expressed shock over the road mishap, which took place near Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh. Soon after receiving information that a few people from Nacharam, Hyderabad died in the road accident, he alerted the officials to expedite relief measures

The extreme bottleneck, which social media users dubbed the "world's biggest traffic jam," reportedly extended across 200 to 300 kilometres, affecting pilgrims travelling through Madhya Pradesh

Speaking to IANS, devotees shared their experiences, with many expressing their gratitude for the well-organised event.

A video posted by a user on Instagram claimed that bodies of deceased pilgrims were being floated in the river at Maha Kumbh

To prevent overcrowding at the Triveni ghats, additional police forces have been deployed and barricades have been increased

The Vice-President is likely to reach Prayagraj around 2:15 p.m.

Stampede occurred at mela ground when an overwhelming crowd surged towards Triveni Sangam for holy dip on occasion of Mauni Amavasya

Despite the dense fog and overwhelming crowds, many pilgrims expressed their relief and gratitude on Thursday for the efficient crowd management and safety measures in place.

Akhara Parishad chief Mahant Ravindra Puri says they were waiting for clearance from the Mela administration to proceed with the traditional akhara bathing rituals of saints, which however, would be much subdued

So far, nearly 20 crore people have taken holy dip in the sacred waters of the Sangam — the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, says the Uttar Pradesh government

The festival, celebrated with immense devotion and enthusiasm, began on January 13 with the 'Pavitra Snan' and will conclude on February 26, Maha Shivratri.

This initiative has attracted a steady stream of visitors who come to learn about the scheme and other government welfare programs.

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The large turnout, expected to rise further, has been smoothly managed due to improved infrastructure and robust security measures.