5 dead, 100 hospitalised after Chennai IAF air show: Was overcrowding, dehydration to blame?

An air show to commemorate the Indian Air Force’s 92 anniversary at Chennai’s Marina Beach turned into a disaster on Sunday when five people died and nearly 100 were hospitalised. Soaring temperatures and a crowd of over 10 lakh people at the venue led to a stampede-like situation after the show, leading to fatalities and injuries


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