A tragic stampede at the Shree Lairai Zatra festival in Goa's Shirgao village resulted in the deaths of six people and injuries to at least 30 others. Health officials confirmed the fatalities and reported that several of the injured are in critical condition, requiring specialized treatment at Goa Medical College. The state government has initiated an emergency response, providing medical assistance and closely monitoring the situation as authorities investigate the cause of the incident.
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