Death toll climbs to at least 40 after crowd crush at Indian political rally | ABC NEWS
The death toll after a stampede at a political rally in southern India has risen to at least 40, including nine children.
Tens of thousands of people attended the rally for popular Indian actor Vijay, who has entered politics and is running for office.
Local police have opened an investigation into the tragic incident and filed a criminal case against three senior officials involved in the rally.
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