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Hundreds killed in Hajj stampede

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Steve McGookin

More than 700 killed, 800+ injured in the Hajj stampede near Mecca, officials say. http://t.co/jGVtYw3bnG pic.twitter.com/6ZR6Ug4X4S

— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) September 24, 2015

Saudi authorities said more than 700 people had died and hundreds more were injured in what was described as a stampede during the Hajj pilgrimage at Mina, near the Holy city of Mecca. It was the heaviest loss of life in such incidents for 25 years.

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Death toll 'could rise' following Saudi Hajj stampede http://t.co/vsHb5Ubjta pic.twitter.com/d3Mx5Qepg6

— Al Jazeera Breaking News (@AJENews) September 24, 2015

Minister claims 'if pilgrims had followed instructions, this type of accident could have been avoided' #MinaStampede http://t.co/CQnoIgG1Ku

— The Independent (@Independent) September 24, 2015

A look at the 5-day hajj pilgrimage in Mecca and what it means in Islam http://t.co/XwUHf6YuXY pic.twitter.com/Zj6LKILNTX

— Business Insider (@BusinessInsider) September 24, 2015

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