Deadly crowd crush at Maha Kumbh Mela - in pictures
Devotees at the site of a deadly crush at the Maha Kumbh festival festival in Prayagraj. AFP
Security personnel try to control the crowd. Tens of millions gathered to take a holy dip on the most auspicious day of the six-week Hindu festival. AFP
Rescuers carry an injured pilgrim. AFP
Anguish at the site of a crush, which occurred at about 1am local time. AFP
The deadly crush took place before the second grand bath. Reuters
