Kochi: The district collector said that the four people who died in a stampede at the Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) on Saturday evening were pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.

The deceased have been identified as Athul Thambi, a Koothattukulam native, Ann Rifta Roy, a North Paravur native, Mundur native Alwin, and Sarah Thomas, a Thamarassery native.  

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According to the District Collector, two people are in critical condition at the medical college. Two girls admitted to the ICU at the medical college was shifted to Aster Medcity. 

According to preliminary reports, students inside the Cochin University campus here were enjoying a live musical event of well-known singer Nikita Gandhi which was interrupted by sudden rains that led the audience to scamper for shelter.

Several students were injured in the stampede that ensued as students rushed to sheltered areas during the downpour. Four students including two boys and two girls lost their lives while over 60 others are undergoing treatment at Kalamassery Medical College Hospital and some other hospitals, according to state Health Minister Veena George.