Devotees killed as covering over well collapses at Indian temple

At least eight people were killed when a structure over a well gave way (AP Photo)

A structure built over an old temple well in India has collapsed as a large crowd of devotees prayed at a festival, killing at least 11 people, police said.

Up to 35 people fell into the well in the temple complex in Indore in central Madhya Pradesh state and were covered by falling debris, Police Commissioner Makrand Deoskar said.