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Five die of suspected heat stroke at Indian Air Force event in Chennai
By Praveen Paramasivam CHENNAI (Reuters) -At least five people died of suspected heat stroke in India's southern city of Chennai on Sunday at an Indian Air Force show that was attended by about 1.5 million people,
Tragedy Strikes at Indian Air Force Air Show in Chennai
A celebratory air show by the Indian Air Force at Chennai’s Marina Beach turned tragic as three spectators lost their lives
5 Spectators Die After Air Force's Chennai Airshow
At least five spectators died after visiting the Indian Air Force (IAF) air show in Chennai on Sunday, where many complained about huge crowds, heat and mismanagement. One man reportedly suffered a sun stroke while he was riding his bike after the show.
Five dead and over hundred hospitalised after Indian air show in 36C heat
At least five people died and around a hundred others were hospitalised after more a million people attended the Indian Air Force ’s air show in southern Chennai city in scorching heat. A record 1.3 million people flocked to the venue at the iconic Marina Beach in Chennai in the state of Tamil Nadu on Sunday to watch the thrilling display in 36C heat.
Chennai airshow tragedy: 5 dead, 7 hospitalized due to heat
Due to severe heat during an airshow in Chennai, five people died from heat-related illnesses, and seven were hospitalized for dehydration. The event saw a turnout of 15 lakh spectators. Despite the efforts of the Indian Air Force and local authorities,
Heat stroke kills five people at air force celebration in southern India
Five spectators died of heat stroke and more than a hundred were taken to hospital after a million-plus crowd stood in sweltering heat to watch a military air show in India’s southern city of Chennai.
5 die due to Chennai heat during IAF’s Mega Air Show in Marina Beach
IAF’s Mega Air Show due to high temperatures in Chennai’s Marina Beach on October 6. More than 200 people were injured and admitted to the hospital for treatment during the IAF 'AIR Show' program. Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian on Monday confirmed that five people had lost their lives due to the aftereffects of excessive heat duringe the Air Force Air show at the Marina Beach in Chennai on Sunday.
5 people died due to high temperatures during IAF's Chennai Airshow
Chennai, Oct 7 (ANI): 5 people died at IAF’s Mega Air Show due to high temperatures in Chennai’s Marina Beach on October 6. More than 200 people were injured and admitted to the hospital for treatment during the IAF 'AIR Show' program.
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Chennai Air Show Tragedy Live Updates: DMK under fire as sweltering heat kills 5 at 'crowded' IAF show
According to Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian, five deaths that occurred after the Indian Air Force’s air show on the Marina beach were related to heat issues, and they were all brought dead to the government facilities.
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