<p>At least 12 people, including three children, died due to suffocation at an election rally addressed by Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and popular actor Vijay in Karur on Saturday. </p><p>About 30 others who fainted due to overcrowding at the event were rushed to hospitals in Karur and adjoining areas. </p>.Not entire crowd will get converted into votes, says Kamal Haasan on turnout in Vijay's rallies.<p>Karur district collector M Thangavel said 12 people who participated in the rally have died at the Karur government hospital. Since more casualties are feared, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin announced that he has rushed medical teams from Tiruchirapalli to Karur to treat the affected. </p><p>Health Minister Ma Subramanian and School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi have rushed to Karur to take stock of the situation.</p><p>Even as Vijay was addressing the massive gathering from atop his campaign vehicle, he halted his speech mid-way when many workers raised alarm after noticing that people were fainting and falling down.</p><p>Many who fainted were waiting for hours together to see Vijay, and it included children.</p><p>Vijay himself requested a way for the ambulance and he threw water bottles from atop his campaign vehicle and also announced that a child had gone missing. He also urged police to come forward to help.</p><p>While those who fainted were rushed to hospitals, Vijay continued his speech. However, he ended it soon and abruptly sensing the abnormal stampede-like situation at a section of the pretty huge gathering.</p><p>The CM said, "news from Karur is worrying". He said he has instructed Ministers Ma Subramanian, Anbil Mahesh and the District Collector to provide immediate support to the affected people.</p><p><em>(With PTI inputs)</em></p>
<p>At least 12 people, including three children, died due to suffocation at an election rally addressed by Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and popular actor Vijay in Karur on Saturday. </p><p>About 30 others who fainted due to overcrowding at the event were rushed to hospitals in Karur and adjoining areas. </p>.Not entire crowd will get converted into votes, says Kamal Haasan on turnout in Vijay's rallies.<p>Karur district collector M Thangavel said 12 people who participated in the rally have died at the Karur government hospital. Since more casualties are feared, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin announced that he has rushed medical teams from Tiruchirapalli to Karur to treat the affected. </p><p>Health Minister Ma Subramanian and School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi have rushed to Karur to take stock of the situation.</p><p>Even as Vijay was addressing the massive gathering from atop his campaign vehicle, he halted his speech mid-way when many workers raised alarm after noticing that people were fainting and falling down.</p><p>Many who fainted were waiting for hours together to see Vijay, and it included children.</p><p>Vijay himself requested a way for the ambulance and he threw water bottles from atop his campaign vehicle and also announced that a child had gone missing. He also urged police to come forward to help.</p><p>While those who fainted were rushed to hospitals, Vijay continued his speech. However, he ended it soon and abruptly sensing the abnormal stampede-like situation at a section of the pretty huge gathering.</p><p>The CM said, "news from Karur is worrying". He said he has instructed Ministers Ma Subramanian, Anbil Mahesh and the District Collector to provide immediate support to the affected people.</p><p><em>(With PTI inputs)</em></p>
