Accident during Victory Parade, someone's leg was broken and 10 had to be admitted to the hospital, fans in bad condition

Indian cricket team victory Parade: During the victory parade, at least 10 people were taken to the nearest government hospital for treatment. Some of these people had fractures and others were having trouble breathing.

Jul 5, 2024 - 12:13
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Accident during Victory Parade, someone's leg was broken and 10 had to be admitted to the hospital, fans in bad condition
Accident during Victory Parade, someone's leg was broken and 10 had to be admitted to the hospital, fans in bad condition

The Indian team, which returned home after winning the T20 World Cup, was greeted warmly by the supporters. The great triumph was commemorated on Marine Drive in Mumbai. A victory parade took place during this time. Millions of cricket enthusiasts gathered to witness this. Marine Drive was completely full. This scene was previously seen in 1983, 2007, and 2011, but by 2024, the craze among cricket fans has become even stronger.

However, the police administration's plan to contain the mob proved insignificant in this case. This was why Marine Drive had reached a dangerous level yesterday. Some fans were agitated by this winning celebration. Many people in the crowd had to face health problems. Some cricket fans got injured and some had trouble breathing.

According to the police, there were at least four lakh people in the victory parade. The way crowd was eager to get a glimpse of their stars in enthusiasm and excitement, even a slight mistake could have caused a terrible accident. During this, at least 10 people were taken to the nearest government hospital for treatment. Some of these people had fractures and others were having trouble breathing. However, after some time more than half of the people were discharged.

The champion was given a wonderful, incomparable, and incredible welcome at Marine Drive. Be it Delhi or Mumbai, despite heavy rains, there was no decrease in the enthusiasm of the fans. The whole country echoed with cheers for Mumbaicha Raja Rohit Sharma…, Run Machine King Kohli. The Indian team started the open bus parade from Nariman Point in Mumbai, which is 1 km away from the Wankhede Stadium. After this, Team India entered the Wankhede Stadium, where Hardik Pandya waved the trophy in the middle of the field towards the fans. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and the rest of the Indian players danced.

After the national anthem at Wankhede, captain Rohit Sharma said that this trophy is for the whole country. This is a special team and I am fortunate to lead it. During this, the enthusiasm of the crowd for Rohit was worth seeing. People present in the entire stadium stood up for Rohit Sharma. The crowd also chanted Hardik, Hardik for Hardik Pandya.

During this, Virat Kohli especially praised Jasprit Bumrah, who bowled brilliantly in the tournament. Jasprit Bumrah was given the Player of the Series award. Kohli said that we are lucky that Bumrah plays for us because he is a bowler who comes once in a generation. Apart from this, Virat Kohli said about Rohit Sharma that we have been playing together for 15 years, for the first time I have seen him so emotional. Rohit Sharma and I were both crying, I will never forget that day.

The BCCI has given a prize money of Rs 125 crore while honoring the winners at the Wankhede Stadium. The players of the Indian team also sang Vande Mataram with the crowd. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli dancing together was a great experience for the audience. On 29 June 2024, Team India did not just win a match, tournament, or trophy, but ended the 11-year-long wait of crores of Indians. The Indian team had earlier reached Delhi early Thursday morning, where the team met Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the day.

Muskan Kumawat Journalist & Writer