印度宗教庆典发生踩踏事故至少36人丧生

Indian officials say a stampede Sunday during a religious holiday has killed at least 36 people.  Most of the victims are women.

Officials say the stampede broke out when pilgrims were heading home from the festival that attracted millions of people in the northern city of Allahabad.

The city\'s train station collapsed under the weight of pilgrims using the railway, causing crowds to panic.  Officials say dozens of people were injured in the incident.

More than 30 million people gathered Sunday to plunge into the waters at the confluence of India\'s Ganges and Yamuna rivers.  It is the most auspicious day of the Hindu festival, Kumbh Mela, which is held every 12 years.  Devotees believe that entering the mighty rivers cleanses them of sin and frees them of the cycle of birth and rebirth.

有关官员说，在北部城市阿拉哈巴德参加宗教节日活动的数百万人在准备回家时发生踩踏事故。

由于乘坐火车的人过多，阿拉哈巴德火车站坍塌，引起人们的恐慌。有关官员说，还有数十人在事故中受伤。

星期天，3千多万人跳入印度恒河与亚穆纳河的汇合处。印度教的大壶节被认为是最吉祥的日子，每12年举行一次。印度教徒相信进入恒河与亚穆纳河能够洗清罪孽，从而农5c脱苦难的轮回。