A look at some of the world’s major crowd disasters
2 years, 2 months ago

A look at some of the world’s major crowd disasters

Associated Press  

Police fired tear gas after violence broke out at an Indonesian soccer match in East Java province when Persebaya Surabaya beat Arema Malang 3-2. Jan. 25, 2005 — A panic among Hindu pilgrims near Mandhradevi temple in Maharashtra, India, leaves 265 people dead. Jan. 12, 2006 — A panic among Muslim pilgrims during a hajj ceremony near Mecca leaves 345 people dead. Nov. 5, 2021 — Fans at a Houston music festival surge toward the stage during a performance by rapper Travis Scott, triggering panic that leaves 10 people dead and many more injured. Oct. 1, 2022 — Police fire tear gas after violence breaks out following an Indonesian soccer match, setting off a rush for the exit that leaves at least 125 dead and more than 100 injured.

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A look at stampedes and crowd disasters in India over the years
5 months, 3 weeks ago

A look at stampedes and crowd disasters in India over the years

Hindustan Times  

More than 100 people were killed in a stampede Tuesday in northern India following a Hindu religious gathering, making it one of the deadliest such accidents in recent years. Crowd surge along Godavari River kills at least 27 Tens of thousands of pilgrims taking part in a Hindu religious bathing festival surged forward and triggered a massive stampede on a …

Hajj: Deadly heatwaves kill over 1300 Muslims during holy pilgrimage, Saudi accuses travel agencies for deaths
6 months ago

Hajj: Deadly heatwaves kill over 1300 Muslims during holy pilgrimage, Saudi accuses travel agencies for deaths

India TV News  

Cairo: The burnt of extreme climate change has taken the lives of more than 1,300 people during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Health Minister Fahd bin Abdurrahman Al-Jalajel said that 83% of the 1,301 fatalities were unauthorized pilgrims who walked long distances in soaring temperatures to perform the Hajj rituals in and around the holy city of Mecca. …

Saudi says 1,301 deaths occurred during hajj, mostly unregistered pilgrims
6 months ago

Saudi says 1,301 deaths occurred during hajj, mostly unregistered pilgrims

Hindustan Times  

Saudi Arabia said Sunday that more than 1,300 faithful died during the hajj pilgrimage which took place during intense heat, and that most of the deceased did not have official permits. Medical team members evacuate a Muslim pilgrim, affected by the soarching heat, at the base of Mount Arafat during the annual hajj pilgrimage "Regrettably, the number of mortalities reached …

More than 1,300 people died during Hajj, many of them after walking in the scorching heat
6 months ago

More than 1,300 people died during Hajj, many of them after walking in the scorching heat

Associated Press  

CAIRO — More than 1,300 people died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia as the faithful faced extreme high temperatures at Islamic holy sites in the desert kingdom, Saudi authorities announced Sunday. Saudi Health Minister Fahd bin Abdurrahman Al-Jalajel said that 83% of the 1,301 fatalities were unauthorized pilgrims who walked long distances in soaring temperatures to perform …

Over 1,000 pilgrims died during Hajj this year due to record-breaking heatwaves, nearly 100 from India
6 months ago

Over 1,000 pilgrims died during Hajj this year due to record-breaking heatwaves, nearly 100 from India

India TV News  

Cairo: More than 1,000 people died during this year's annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia due to scorching-hot temperatures across the Islamic holy sites in the desert kingdom, according to officials. Earlier, the Ministry of External Affairs had clarified that a total of 98 Indian pilgrims had died during the Hajj yatra in Saudi Arabia. Unauthorised travel to Saudi Arabia …

Death toll at Hajj pilgrimage rises to 1,300 amid scorching temperatures
6 months ago

Death toll at Hajj pilgrimage rises to 1,300 amid scorching temperatures

LA Times  

Pilgrims circumambulate the Kaaba, the cubic building at the Grand Mosque, on Monday during the annual Hajj in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. More than 1,300 people died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia as the faithful faced extreme high temperatures at Islamic holy sites in the desert kingdom, Saudi authorities said Sunday. Saudi Health Minister Fahd bin Abdurrahman Al-Jalajel …

Death toll tops 1,000 after haj marked by extreme heat: AFP tally
6 months ago

Death toll tops 1,000 after haj marked by extreme heat: AFP tally

The Hindu  

The death toll from this year's haj has exceeded 1,000, an AFP tally said on Thursday, more than half of them unregistered worshippers who performed the pilgrimage in extreme heat in Saudi Arabia. Saudi authorities reported clearing hundreds of thousands of unregistered pilgrims from Mecca this month, but it appears many still participated in the main rites which began last …

Over 1,000 Hajj pilgrims dead amid record-breaking heat in Saudi Arabia
6 months ago

Over 1,000 Hajj pilgrims dead amid record-breaking heat in Saudi Arabia

Hindustan Times  

As sweltering heat continues to prevail in parts of Asia, an AFP tally suggests that over 1,000 people have died during this year's hajj in Saudi Arabia. A man effected by the scorching heat is helped by a member of the Saudi security forces as Muslim pilgrims arrive to perform the symbolic 'stoning of the devil' ritual as part of …

68 Indian pilgrims die during Hajj due to extreme heat, death toll rises to 600
6 months ago

68 Indian pilgrims die during Hajj due to extreme heat, death toll rises to 600

Firstpost  

Fatalities have also been confirmed by Indonesia, Iran, Senegal, Tunisia and Iraq’s autonomous Kurdistan region, though in many cases authorities have not specified the cause Among the 600 people who died during Hajj in Mecca owing to soaring temperatures, 68 were Indian citizens. Fatalities have also been confirmed by Indonesia, Iran, Senegal, Tunisia and Iraq’s autonomous Kurdistan region, though in …

68 Indians among 900 dead from scorching heat during Hajj
6 months ago

68 Indians among 900 dead from scorching heat during Hajj

New Indian Express  

RIYADH: Friends and family searched for missing hajj pilgrims on Wednesday as the death toll at the annual rituals, which were carried out in scorching heat, surged past 900. An Arab diplomat told AFP that deaths among Egyptians alone had jumped to "at least 600", from more than 300 a day earlier, mostly from the unforgiving heat. The diplomat later …

68 Indians among 922 Died during Haj This Year
6 months ago

68 Indians among 922 Died during Haj This Year

Deccan Chronicle  

Riyadh: Friends and family searched for missing haj pilgrims on Wednesday as the death toll at the annual rituals, which were carried out in scorching heat, surged past 900. A diplomat in Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday that 68 Indian nationals died during the haj pilgrimage this year marked by searing heat. Relatives scoured hospitals and pleaded online for news, …

Hundreds of Hajj pilgrims die as temperatures touch 51C in Saudi Arabia
6 months ago

Hundreds of Hajj pilgrims die as temperatures touch 51C in Saudi Arabia

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hundreds of people have died …

Hundreds died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia amid intense heat, officials say
6 months ago

Hundreds died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia amid intense heat, officials say

Associated Press  

MECCA, Saudi Arabia — Hundreds of people died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia as the faithful faced intense high temperatures at Islamic holy sites in the desert kingdom, officials said Wednesday as people tried to claim their loved ones’ bodies. Khalid Bashir Bazaz, an Indian pilgrim, speaking near the Grand Mosque on Wednesday, said he “saw a …

Hundreds died during Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia amid intense heat, officials say
6 months ago

Hundreds died during Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia amid intense heat, officials say

LA Times  

Muslim pilgrims shield themselves against the sun with umbrellas as they attend the annual Hajj in Mina, near Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday. Hundreds of people died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia as the faithful faced intense high temperatures at Islamic holy sites in the desert kingdom, officials said Wednesday as people tried to claim their loved …

At least 550 Hajj pilgrims die in scorching temperatures and thousands more treated for heat stress
6 months ago

At least 550 Hajj pilgrims die in scorching temperatures and thousands more treated for heat stress

ABC  

In short: At least 550 pilgrims from Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Iran and Senegal have died during this year's hajj as temperatures have soared to over 50 degrees Celsius. At least 550 pilgrims from Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Iran and Senegal have died during this year's hajj as temperatures have soared to over 50 degrees Celsius. At least 550 pilgrims have died …

More than a dozen pilgrims killed on hajj, several more missing amid extreme heat in Saudi Arabia
6 months, 1 week ago

More than a dozen pilgrims killed on hajj, several more missing amid extreme heat in Saudi Arabia

ABC  

In short: At least 19 people taking part in the annual hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia have died and 17 others are missing. At least 19 people taking part in the annual hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia have died and 17 others are missing. A number of pilgrims performing hajj in Saudi Arabia have died and many are believed missing, …

A look at some of the world’s major crowd disasters
2 years, 1 month ago

A look at some of the world’s major crowd disasters

Associated Press  

At least 146 people were killed and 150 more were injured as they were crushed by a large crowd pushing forward on a narrow street during Halloween festivities in the capital of Seoul, South Korea. May 9, 2001 — More than 120 people are killed when police fire tear gas into the rowdy crowd in a stadium in the Ghanaian …

A look at some of the world's major crowd disasters
2 years, 1 month ago

A look at some of the world's major crowd disasters

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. May 9, 2001 — More than 120 people are killed when police …

Stampede at a soccer stadium in Indonesia is the latest deadly incident with crowds
2 years, 2 months ago

Stampede at a soccer stadium in Indonesia is the latest deadly incident with crowds

NPR  

Stampede at a soccer stadium in Indonesia is the latest deadly incident with crowds Enlarge this image toggle caption Brian Horton/AP Brian Horton/AP MALANG, Indonesia — Police fired tear gas after violence broke out at an Indonesian soccer match in East Java province when Persebaya Surabaya beat Arema Malang 3-2. Jan. 25, 2005 — A panic among Hindu pilgrims near …

A look at some of the world’s major crowd disasters
3 years, 1 month ago

A look at some of the world’s major crowd disasters

Associated Press  

HOUSTON, Texas — Fans at a Houston music festival surged toward the stage during a performance by rapper Travis Scott, triggering panic in the crowd and leaving at least eight people dead and many more injured, authorities said. Jan. 25, 2005 — A panic among Hindu pilgrims near Mandhradevi temple in Maharashtra, India, leaves 265 people dead. Jan. 12, 2006 …

Scaled down hajj begins with just 1,000 pilgrims – instead of 2.5 million
4 years, 4 months ago

Scaled down hajj begins with just 1,000 pilgrims – instead of 2.5 million

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Muslim pilgrims wearing face masks …

Muslims begin downsized Hajj pilgrimage amid coronavirus pandemic
4 years, 4 months ago

Muslims begin downsized Hajj pilgrimage amid coronavirus pandemic

Al Jazeera  

Up to 10,000 mask-clad Muslims begin the scaled back five-day pilgrimage as Saudi hosts try to prevent virus outbreak. But this year, only up to 10,000 people already residing in Saudi Arabia will participate in the five-day pilgrimage, a tiny fraction of the 2.5 million pilgrims from around the world that attended last year. “There are no security-related concerns in …

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