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22 Killed During Rush-Hour Stampede in Mumbai

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On a crowded pedestrian bridge during morning rush.

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At least 22 people were killed and 27 more injured when a stampede broke out on a pedestrian bridge in Mumbai during rush-hour Friday morning. The bridge connects two railway stations. Police are still investigating what caused the stampede, but in the meantime have asked citizens to donate blood to help the wounded.

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