A massive crowd at Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay’s campaign rally in Karur on Saturday turned chaotic, triggering a stampede-like situation that led to 20 people losing their lives, several others being injured according to multiple reports

According to early accounts, multiple attendees collapsed during the incident and were rushed to nearby hospitals. While an official confirmation of casualties is awaited, the state health minister said more than 10 people had been brought dead to the hospital.

As soon as a number of persons fainted, which is feared that could be over 30, they were rushed in ambulances to hospitals.

During the commotion, Vijay was heard appealing from the stage, “Police please help,” as a child reportedly appeared to go missing in the crowd.

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