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Indian Woman Killed in Eclipse Stampede

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(Newser) – A woman was killed early today in a stampede at the Ganges River where thousands of devout Hindus gathered to witness a total eclipse of the sun, AP reports. Millions poured outside to see the longest eclipse of the 21st Century. But many in the superstitious nation fearfully huddled indoors until sunlight returned.

A total solar eclipse blots out light in Varanasi, India, today.
A total solar eclipse blots out light in Varanasi, India, today.   (AP Photo/Saurabh Das)
People congregate on the banks of the River Ganges as the solar eclipse begins in Varanasi, India, today. A woman was killed when viewers stampeded.
People congregate on the banks of the River Ganges as the solar eclipse begins in Varanasi, India, today. A woman was killed when viewers stampeded.   (AP Photo/Saurabh Das)
Hindu holy men watch the solar eclipse through specially-designed viewing glasses in Allahabad, India, total.
Hindu holy men watch the solar eclipse through specially-designed viewing glasses in Allahabad, India, total.   (AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh)
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2-bits
Jul 22, 09 7:36 AM CDT
"superstitious nation" what is this crap? Reply
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DarkFrancis
Jul 22, 09 7:42 AM CDT
How are they more superstitious than people who believe the world's ills were created by a talking snake telling a woman to eat fruit? Reply
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TerrifiedCitizen
Jul 22, 09 2:19 PM CDT
Are you publicly doubting the supernatural powers of a fallen but very powerful and vengeful angel? You might exercise caution; you're venturing into territory you apparently know nothing about.
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