India, Oct. 7 -- At least 30 people were injured, among which four felt unconscious, after a swarm of bees attacked attendees at a cremation ceremony in Mengadewadi village, Ambegaon Tehsil at around 10am on Saturday.

The incident occurred during the cremation ceremony of a 68-year-old man from the village.

Family members and villagers in large numbers had gathered at the crematorium. While the funeral was taking place, smoke spread toward the nearby beehives in the tree, causing the agitated bees to swarm and attack the crowd. This caused panic among the gathered crowd.

As per officials, eight people were admitted to the Primary Health Centre in Nirgudsar, Ambegaon for treatment. One person was referred to the Sub-district Hospital in...