4 dead and several hospitalised as chaos erupts at IAF’s Chennai air show

Four dead and several hospitalised as chaos erupts at IAF’s Chennai air show

Four people died and more than 20 attendees fainted at the Marina beach after Indian Air Force's (IAF) October 6 air show, according to news reports.

At least 96 people have been hospitalised, reported The News Minute.

Over 13 lakh spectators arrived at the venue via train, subway, metro, cars, and buses to watch the show, making it the greatest air show crowd ever recorded, according to the Limca Book of Records.

However, as people tried to leave the area following the event, traffic officials were unable to control the crowd.

The Indian Air Force organized the event to mark its ninety-second anniversary.

The air show began at 11 am, with the AIF's Special Garud Force commandos showcasing their daring skills in a simulated rescue operation and in freeing the hostage.

The 92nd IAF Day celebration on the Marina, between the Lighthouse and Chennai Port, was witnessed among others by Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin, state ministers, Chennai Mayor R Priya and a host of other dignitaries.

Though the clear skies provided a good view of the fascinating air show by the IAF aircraft, people gathered on the sandy beach flashed their umbrellas for an aerial photograph from the IAF aircraft towards the end of the mega show at 1 pm.

Traffic near the Marina beach was restored nearly three hours after the air show by IAF aircraft concluded at 1 pm, the police official said.