Stage Collapse at Baghpat Leaves 5 Dead, 40 Injured at Religious Event.

At least five people died and more than 40 others have been injured after a makeshift stage collapsed during a religious gathering in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh. The incident caused by overpressure due to the gathering of the large crowd on the stage.

Emergency services were quick to respond to the incident, taking the injured to nearby hospitals. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the collapse, with preliminary findings suggesting overcrowding and substandard construction as possible reasons.

Local officials expressed their condolences to the families of the victims and announced financial assistance for those affected. The tragedy has raised concerns regarding safety standards and crowd management at large public events in the region.
Further updates would come as investigations continued.