Haridwar, July 27 -- Six people died in a stampede at the Manshadevi temple in Haridwar, which was thronged by a huge crowd, on Sunday.

Garhwal Division Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey confirmed the deaths.

"I am leaving for the spot. A detailed report of the incident is awaited," the officials said.

Visuals from the site showed the injured being rushed to the hospital in ambulances.

More details awaited. (ANI)

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