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"Many people lost consciousness; some were being taken on motorcycles. I witnessed this happening all around, when people fainted, they were taken away on bikes. All of this took place, and there was a massive crowd as well," the eyewitness said.
Following the incident, the West Bengal government launched a toll-free helpline for people seeking information related to the accident. The government urged people to call 18003455678 for assistance.
Further details about the incident are awaited.
Kunal Ghosh urges authorities to prioritise treatment of injured
Reacting to the incident, Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kunal Ghosh described it as unfortunate and urged the authorities to prioritise the treatment of the injured."At the Chorbagan puja in North Kolkata, there has been a most unfortunate incident. The devotees who were there, some are now being brought to the Medical College. Our clear stand is that why it happened and how it happened will be known later, but first we need to save the people. And those who are seriously injured need treatment. Right now, we have a request to the police administration, and our workers are cooperating. Doctors and related staff at the Medical College should be increased immediately, quickly," Ghosh said.