Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS
Preliminary post-mortem reports have shed light on the tragic deaths of 19 persons in the Kolkata Durga Puja pandal stampede, pointing to severe physical trauma and asphyxiation as the primary factors.
The initial findings highlighted several critical medical conclusions regarding how the victims of the Chorbagan pandal tragedy died.
KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM AUTOPSY REPORTS
– Primary cause of death: Medical examiners determined the core cause to be traumatic asphyxia due to chest compression, a condition that occurs when external pressure restricts respiratory movement.
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– Severe thoracic pressure: Investigators noted that victims who fell and were trapped under subsequent crowds experienced intense pressure on their chests, preventing their lungs from expanding normally.
– Asphyxiation and suffocation: The heavy, sustained weight restricted airflow, severely inhibiting breathing and leading to suffocation for the majority of the victims.
– Internal trauma: Several bodies displayed signs of severe trauma across multiple internal organs, indicating high-impact force during the incident.
– Haemorrhage and visceral rupture: The immense physical pressure caused internal bleeding and organ rupture in certain cases, with specific damage documented in the lungs, stomach, liver, pancreas, and head.
– Preliminary status: Authorities emphasised that these findings are strictly preliminary. The definitive causes of death will be confirmed once the final, comprehensive post-mortem reports are officially released.
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SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA
