Authorities say at least 30 dead in Kumbh Mela crowd crush
Authorities say at least 30 people have died and a further 60 were injured in a crowd crush at the massive Kumbh Mela festival
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has offered his condolences to the victims, while the state chief minister has ordered an inquiry into the incident
One victim who spoke to the BBC's team on the ground described being pushed into the Ganges River as he went to participate in a ritual bathing
The BBC's Samira Hussain describes scenes of "absolute chaos" at the riverbank, with clothes, shoes, blankets and backpacks strewn on the ground as crowds tried to escape
Officials predicted up to 100 million people were expected to attend the bathing day at the Hindu religious festival
The BBC's Vikas Pandey say "tens of thousands are still trying to take the holy dip" - but proceedings are "very muted"
Authorities say at least 30 dead in Kumbh Mela crowd crush
