Hyderabad/IBNS: At least eight people including one woman died in a near-stampede situation in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, during a roadshow by the state's former Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu.

Naidu, who is now the Leader of the Opposition in the state assembly, was scheduled to address a meeting a Kandukur town as a part of his "Idemi Kharma Mana Rashtraniki (Why is our state facing this fate?)" campaign.

The rush started as Naidu's convoy was about to reach the area in the evening.

The huge crowd, which had gathered, pressed forward for a glimpse of the leader.

According to local authorities, in the rush, many fell into an open drainage canal that passed alongside and eight people died.

Some also received injuries and are now being treated in the hospital.

Naidu immediately cancelled the meeting and announced a compensation of Rs. 10 lahks to the families who have lost their loved ones.

He also said he would support the education of the children if any and asked his party leaders to ensure better medical care to the injured.