The incident took place at around 8.30 am on February 11 near Sihora town when a truck collided with their mini-bus, several others were trapped inside the vehicle
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
A fire broke out at the Maha Kumbh due to a leak in a gas cylinder, firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze within 10 minutes and no casualties were reported
The emphasis on 'zero error' assumes significance in wake of a deadly stampede that claimed at least 30 lives during previous snan on January 29. At least 60 got injured in the tragic incident
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.
In order to clear extra rush of passengers participating in the Maha Kumbh Mela, the South Central Railway (SCR) announced four additional Maha Kumbh Mela special trains between various destinations