During the event, some individuals without passes attempted to force their way through the gates, leading to additional disturbances between the outer perimeter and the main arena, according to the police.

At least 11 people were killed and 47 injured. Source: AAP / EPA / Jagadeesh Nv

Images from the scene showed people climbing over others.

The chief minister of Karnataka state, Siddaramaiah—who is known by a single name—reported to journalists that at least 11 people lost their lives and 47 others were injured in the incident.

‘Should not have happened’

Visuals also showed some people receiving CPR.

Officials said authorities were not able to effectively respond when the crowd surged. Source: AAP / EPA / Jagadeesh Nv

Police started caning people at one gate, leading to more chaos, said Mithun Singh, a software engineer among the crowd.

Bengaluru metro stopped services near the stadium, where the ceremony continued despite the turmoil outside.

People rummage through footwear strewn outside the stadium in the crowd crush’s aftermath. Source: AAP / AP / Aijaz Rahi

India is familiar with crowd accidents, mainly at religious events.