Cricket fans in India were celebrating their team’s win. A stampede turned that joy into tragedy

BENGALURU, India (AP) — A sea of cricket crazy fans were packed inside the Indian stadium, celebrating a long-awaited victory of their favorite team. Outside, more crowds were pushing at the gates, hoping to catch a glimpse of their cherished cricket stars.

The turnout of the crowd was far more than expected. Tens of thousands tried to force their way inside.

Then tragedy struck.

Panic and a chaotic run toward the stadium gates turned into a deadly crowd crush in India’s southern Bengaluru city Wednesday...