URGENT: Stampede at Vijay Rally Claims 36 Lives, Leaves Dozens Injured.

BREAKING NEWS: Stampede at Vijay Rally Claims 36 Lives, Leaves Dozens Injured At least 36 people have been killed and 40 others injured in a stampede that occurred during a rally for popular Indian actor and politician Vijay in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. The incident took place on Saturday, September 27, 2025, in the district of Karur. The victims were dead by the time they were taken to a hospital, according to Ma Subramanian, the state's health minister. Eight children are among the deceased. The injured are reported to be stable. Vijay was addressing the rally when a group of his supporters and fans fell while trying to get close to his bus, causing the stampede. Tens of thousands of people were in attendance at the event. The incident is currently under investigation, with officials working to determine the cause of the stampede. The injured are receiving medical attention, and the families of the deceased are being provided support. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*