More than 30 people sustained burn injuries during a ‘mashaal’ (flaming torch) procession in the Malwa-Nimar region in Madhya Pradesh’s Khandwa district.

The incident occurred at Ghantaghar Chowk late Thursday night where more than 250 people, including women and children, assembled to participate in the procession.

As soon as the procession concluded, the participants gathered at Ghantaghar Chowk holding ‘mashaals’ in their hands. The fire broke out after some of the ‘mashaals’ fell on the ground where liquid material used for ignition was kept.

The fire turned into an inferno, triggering panic after which people started running to save themselves leading to a stampede-like situation.

A video of the incident also surfaced on social media showing people running to save themselves from fire.

No casualty has been reported in the incident so far.

According to information, more than 30 people, mostly children and women were rushed to a hospital in Khandwa.

The police said that most of the people sustained injuries on their hands and face.

At least 18 people were discharged after administering first aid while 12 with severe burn injuries were under treatment at the district hospital.