109 people are now known to have died in a stampede at a Hindu festival in central India.

They were crushed after a rumour spread that a bridge was collapsing near a temple in the state of Madhya Pradesh.

It's reported up to 500,000 people had visited the temple in a remote village.

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh condoles the loss of lives in a stampede during a religious festival in RatanGarh town of Madhya Pradesh.

— Dr Manmohan Singh (@PMOIndia) October 13, 2013