Stampede at youth festival in Nigeria causes ‘multiple’ deaths
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Stampede at youth festival in Nigeria causes ‘multiple’ deaths

Al Jazeera  

Security forces arrest organisers of event, which was attended by about 5,000 people drawn by ‘exciting prizes’. The incident occurred on Wednesday at an Islamic high school in Ibadan, the capital of Nigeria’s southwest Oyo State, where up to 5,000 young people and children had reportedly gathered for the event. State Governor Seyi Makinde said in a statement on X that the disaster had caused “multiple loss of lives and injuries” and that security forces had been deployed to get the situation under control and evacuate attendees from the site. Statement by His Excellency Seyi Makinde Following the Stampede at Islamic High School, Basorun, Ibadan Earlier today, an incident occurred in Islamic High School Basorun, the venue of an event organised for families. Sadly, a stampede at the venue has led to multiple loss of… pic.twitter.com/X8jYeaGK63 — Seyi Makinde December 18, 2024 Video footage that appeared to be from the scene showed a large crowd of mostly children looking on as some were carried off the site to local hospitals, according to news agency The Associated Press.

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Why did at least 67 people die in Christmas charity stampedes in struggling Nigeria?
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Why did at least 67 people die in Christmas charity stampedes in struggling Nigeria?

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — Stampedes during three Christmas charity events across Nigeria have left at least 67 people dead in the past week, many of them children. “The average Nigerian has seen food go out of their reach,” said Cheta Nwanze, managing partner at the Lagos-based SBM Intelligence research firm. Organizers of such charity events often do not consider security a …

Death toll in Nigeria food queue stampedes rises to 32
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Death toll in Nigeria food queue stampedes rises to 32

Hindustan Times  

Nigerian police on Sunday raised the total death toll from two stampedes outside centres distributing food to the poor to 32, as the country grappled with a spate of deadly crowd crushes at charity events. Death toll in Nigeria food queue stampedes rises to 32 Twenty-two people were killed on Saturday as people queued outside a centre distributing rice in …

Dozens killed in deadly stampedes for Christmas gifts in Nigeria
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Dozens killed in deadly stampedes for Christmas gifts in Nigeria

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 At least 32 people were …

Stampedes in Nigeria leave at least 32 dead during Christmas food distribution
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Stampedes in Nigeria leave at least 32 dead during Christmas food distribution

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — The death toll from stampedes during two Christmas charity events in Nigeria has increased from 13 to 32, police said Sunday. The victims, including at least four children, collapsed during crowd surges as people grew desperate for food items while the country grapples with the worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation. The dead included 22 people in …

Why did at least 67 people die in Christmas charity stampedes in Nigeria?
Top News
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Why did at least 67 people die in Christmas charity stampedes in Nigeria?

LA Times  

Christmas decorations in Lagos, Nigeria. Stampedes during three Christmas charity events across Nigeria have left at least 67 people dead in the past week, many of them children. “The average Nigerian has seen food go out of their reach,” said Cheta Nwanze, managing partner at the Lagos-based SBM Intelligence research firm. Organizers of such charity events often do not consider …

Stampedes in Nigeria leave at least 32 dead in a rush to get Christmas gifts
Top News
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Stampedes in Nigeria leave at least 32 dead in a rush to get Christmas gifts

New Indian Express  

ABUJA: The death toll from stampedes during two Christmas charity events in Nigeria has increased from 13 to 32, police said Sunday. The victims, including at least four children, collapsed during crowd surges as people grew desperate for food items while the country grapples with the worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation. The dead included 22 people in southeastern Anambra …

13 people including children die in stampedes in Nigeria at Christmas charity events
Top News
2 weeks, 6 days ago

13 people including children die in stampedes in Nigeria at Christmas charity events

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — At least 13 people, including four children, were killed in two separate stampedes in Nigeria as large crowds gathered to collect food and clothing items distributed at annual Christmas events, the police said Saturday. The two accidents came days after another such stampede in Africa’s most populous country, amid a growing trend by local organizations, churches and …

At least 13 people killed in Nigeria stampedes at charity events
3 weeks ago

At least 13 people killed in Nigeria stampedes at charity events

Al Jazeera  

At least 10 killed in the capital, Abuja, and three killed in the town of Okija during charity distributions. At least 13 people, including four children, have been killed in two incidents in Nigeria as large crowds gathered to collect food and clothing distributed at annual Christmas events, police say. “This unfortunate event, which took place around 6:30am, resulted in …

13 people, including children, die in stampedes at Nigerian Christmas charity events
3 weeks ago

13 people, including children, die in stampedes at Nigerian Christmas charity events

LA Times  

A man rides a motorcycle taxi past Christmas decorations on a street in Lagos, Nigeria, on Friday. At least 13 people, including four children, were killed in two separate stampedes in Nigeria as large crowds gathered to collect food and clothing items distributed at annual Christmas events, the police said. At least 13 people, including four children, were killed in …

Stampede-like situation at religious discourse in Meerut
3 weeks ago

Stampede-like situation at religious discourse in Meerut

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW A stampede-like situation prevailed during a religious discourse, ‘Shivpuran Katha’, by Pandit Pradeep Mishra in Meerut on Friday when some people fell over each other amid crowd surge in the pandal, but police alertness and elaborate arrangements averted any untoward incident, said officials. A stampede-like situation occurred during a religious discourse, at Shatabdi Nagar in Meerut, Friday. Another police …

Nigeria school fair stampede kills 35 children
3 weeks ago

Nigeria school fair stampede kills 35 children

Raw Story  

A stampede at a school funfair in the southwestern Nigerian city of Ibadan has killed 35 children and seriously injured six others, police said on Thursday. The injured children were receiving medical attention following the incident, which took place on Wednesday in Nigeria's third-largest city, Oyo State Police Command said. He urged the "Oyo State government to take every necessary …

Stampede at Christmas fair in Nigeria kills at least 35 children
3 weeks ago

Stampede at Christmas fair in Nigeria kills at least 35 children

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 At least 35 children have …

Several devotees injured in stampede at Meerut religious event in Uttar Pradesh
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Several devotees injured in stampede at Meerut religious event in Uttar Pradesh

Live Mint  

Several people were injured on Friday afternoon after a stampede-like situation broke out in the Meerut area of Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred while preacher Pradeep Mishra led a Shivmahapuran event in Shatabdi Nagar — with approximately 2.5 lakh people in attendance. Meerut District Magistrate Deepak Meena, however, denied claims that some people had been trapped during the incident and …

UP: Four Injured In Stampede At Meerut Religious Gathering. VIDEO
3 weeks, 1 day ago

UP: Four Injured In Stampede At Meerut Religious Gathering. VIDEO

ABP News  

Four people were injured as a stampede broke out during a religious event in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut on Friday. The attendees pushed their way out of the entry gate due to which women standing outside fell and could not escape the outflux of crowd leading to the stampede. In July this year, a massive stampede killed 121 people -- mostly …

Nigeria: Stampede during holiday funfair at Islamic High School reportedly kills 30 children
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Nigeria: Stampede during holiday funfair at Islamic High School reportedly kills 30 children

India TV News  

Several children have died during a stampede on Wednesday at a holiday funfair in southwestern Nigeria, authorities said. “Earlier today, an incident occurred in Islamic High School Basorun, the venue of an event organised for families. An investigation has been opened into the causes of the stampede, Makinde said, adding “Anyone directly or remotely involved in this disaster will be …

Several children killed in stampede at a holiday fair event in Nigeria, state governor says
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Several children killed in stampede at a holiday fair event in Nigeria, state governor says

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — Several children have died during a stampede on Wednesday at a holiday funfair in southwestern Nigeria, authorities said. Security forces attended the scene and arrested the event organizers, state governor Seyi Makinde said in a statement. “Earlier today, an incident occurred in Islamic High School Basorun, the venue of an event organised for families. Local media identified …

Hathras: A look at stampedes and crowd disasters in India over the years
6 months ago

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

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. Crowd surge along Godavari River kills at least 27 …

Hathras stampede: Police constable deployed at event shares ordeal
6 months, 1 week ago

Hathras stampede: Police constable deployed at event shares ordeal

Hindustan Times  

Sheela Maurya, a police constable deployed at Bhole Baba's event in Hathras, said on Thursday that the stampede took place because of overcrowding. The injured police personnel said a large number of people together rushed to exit the venue of the event, leading to the incident. Shoes are pictured where a stampede killed people during a sermon at Hathras in …

How did a religious gathering in India turn into a deadly stampede?
6 months, 1 week ago

How did a religious gathering in India turn into a deadly stampede?

Associated Press  

LUCKNOW, India — More than 120 people died Tuesday in a stampede after a large religious gathering in northern India, one of the deadliest such accidents in recent years. The event was held in a large tent in a village in Hathras district, located in Uttar Pradesh state, amid sweltering heat and high humidity. Villagers walk towards the site of …

Massive overcrowding, lack of exits and slippery mud contributed to deadly stampede in Hathras
6 months, 1 week ago

Massive overcrowding, lack of exits and slippery mud contributed to deadly stampede in Hathras

Deccan Chronicle  

Lucknow: Authorities say massive overcrowding, insufficient exits, and other factors contributed to a deadly stampede at a religious festival in Northern India that killed at least 121 people. The stampede happened on Tuesday afternoon in a village in Hathras district in Uttar Pradesh state, as large crowds rushed to exit a makeshift tent. Deadly stampedes are relatively common at Indian …

Severe overcrowding and a lack of exits contributed to the deadly stampede at an Indian festival
6 months, 1 week ago

Severe overcrowding and a lack of exits contributed to the deadly stampede at an Indian festival

Associated Press  

HATHRAS, India — Severe overcrowding and a lack of exits contributed to a stampede at a religious festival that killed at least 121 people in northern India, authorities said Wednesday, as the faithful surged toward the preacher and chaos ensued among the quarter of a million attendees. AP AUDIO: Severe overcrowding, lack of exits and mud contributed to a deadly …

Crowd of over 2.5 lakh and a rush to touch baba’s feet: What led to Hathras stampede
6 months, 1 week ago

Crowd of over 2.5 lakh and a rush to touch baba’s feet: What led to Hathras stampede

Firstpost  

A stampede at a religious gathering in Hathras has claimed the lives of 121 people and left scores of others injured. Of those who have died, most of them have been identified by officials, with Aligarh Zone Inspector General of Police Shalabh Mathur telling PTI, “One hundred and sixteen people have died in the stampede incident in Hathras.” A compensation …

Hathras stampede kills over 120: Why are religious gatherings in India prone to such tragedies? EXPLAINED
6 months, 1 week ago

Hathras stampede kills over 120: Why are religious gatherings in India prone to such tragedies? EXPLAINED

India TV News  

Hathras Stampede: The deadly stampede in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras on Tuesday, which claimed over 120 fatalities, occurred at a congregation led by Baba Narayan Hari, also known as 'Bhole Baba.' Religious gatherings prone to deadly stampedes Stampedes can be triggered by various factors, including rumours that incite panic, poor management, and overcrowding. A 2013 study published in the 'International Journal …

Overcrowding, lack of exits blamed in deadly stampede in India
6 months, 1 week ago

Overcrowding, lack of exits blamed in deadly stampede in India

LA Times  

A woman covers her face Wednesday while watching a forensics team investigate the scene of a fatal stampede the day before in Uttar Pradesh, India. Severe overcrowding and a lack of exits contributed to a stampede that killed at least 121 people at a religious festival in northern India as the faithful surged toward the preacher and chaos ensued among …

A look at stampedes and crowd disasters in India over the years
6 months, 1 week 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 …

Stampede at ‘satsang’ in UP's Hathras: Why are religious gatherings in India prone to such tragedies?
6 months, 1 week ago

Stampede at ‘satsang’ in UP's Hathras: Why are religious gatherings in India prone to such tragedies?

Firstpost  

Over 100 people died in a stampede at a ‘satsang’ of the religious preacher Bhole Baba in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras district on Tuesday. “The number of attendees exceeded the administration’s permitted limit at the venue, leading to a stampede during Bhole Baba’s satsang,” the government said, as per Indian Express. File Photo/Reuters In October 2013, over 100 people were killed …

107 dead in stampede at religious preacher’s congregation in UP’s Hathras
6 months, 1 week ago

107 dead in stampede at religious preacher’s congregation in UP’s Hathras

Hindustan Times  

AGRA: At least 107 people, most of them women, were killed in a stampede at a religious congregation in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras district on Tuesday evening, senior state police officers said. Hathras stampede: Inspector General Shalabh Mathur said temporary permission was sought and given for the ‘satsang’ at the venue in a Hathras village Additional director general, Anupam Kulshrestha’s office …

Stampede at Religious Gathering in Hathras Claims Over 116 Lives
6 months, 1 week ago

Stampede at Religious Gathering in Hathras Claims Over 116 Lives

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: At least 116 people, including women and children, died in a stampede at a religious congregation in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district on Tuesday afternoon. The devotees asphyxiated to their deaths and bodies piled up in the stampede -- among the biggest such tragedies in recent years -- that took place at a "satsang" where a self-styled guru, Bhole …

Stampede at religious event in India kills at least 116 people, mostly women and children
6 months, 1 week ago

Stampede at religious event in India kills at least 116 people, mostly women and children

Associated Press  

LUCKNOW, India — Thousands of people at a religious gathering in India rushed to leave a makeshift tent, setting off a stampede Tuesday that killed at least 116 people and injured scores, officials said. At least 116 people died, most of them women and children, said Prashant Kumar, the director-general of police in northern India’s state of Uttar Pradesh, where …

Stampede at religious event in India kills more than 100, mostly women and children
6 months, 1 week ago

Stampede at religious event in India kills more than 100, mostly women and children

LA Times  

Two men mourn a relative killed in a stampede at a religious event in India’s Uttar Pradesh state on Tuesday. Thousands of people at a religious gathering in India rushed to leave a makeshift tent, setting off a stampede Tuesday that killed more than 100 and left scores injured, officials said. At least 116 people, most of them women and …

Stampede during Benin-Senegal football match kills two
1 year, 6 months ago

Stampede during Benin-Senegal football match kills two

Al Jazeera  

The incident happened during a weekend qualifier game between Benin and Senegal for the Africa Cup of Nations in January 2024. At least two people have been killed and many others injured in a stampede during a qualifier game for the January 2024 Africa Cup of Nations in Cotonou, Benin. The tragedy happened on Saturday as Benin’s Cheetahs and Senegal’s …

Yemen: 85 people killed in stampede at school in Sanaa during charity event for Ramadan
1 year, 8 months ago

Yemen: 85 people killed in stampede at school in Sanaa during charity event for Ramadan

India TV News  

Yemen stampede: At least 85 people were killed and dozens more suffered injuries in a stampede that took place during an event to distribute financial aid in Yemen's capital late Wednesday. The incident took place in the Old City in the centre of Sanaa when hundreds of poor people gathered at an event organised by merchants, according to the Houthi-run …

Tread with caution
2 years ago

Tread with caution

The Hindu  

Organising large mass gatherings is always a risky affair and the stakes are even higher when it comes to managing tens of thousands of people. Before the deaths of 25 people during the Godavari Pushkarams at Rajahmundry in 2015 could fade out of the public memory, eight died in the Kandukur stampede in the last week of 2022, and three …

Children among 31 killed at church fair stampede in Nigeria
2 years, 7 months ago

Children among 31 killed at church fair stampede in Nigeria

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — A stampede Saturday at a church charity event in southern Nigeria left 31 people dead and seven injured, police told The Associated Press, a shocking development at a program that aimed to offer hope to the needy. The stampede at the event organized by the Kings Assembly Pentecostal church in Rivers state involved people who came to …

Nigeria: 31 Killed in Stampede at Overcrowded Food Charity Event Inside Church
2 years, 7 months ago

Nigeria: 31 Killed in Stampede at Overcrowded Food Charity Event Inside Church

News 18  

More than 30 people were killed on Saturday in a stampede in southern Nigeria during an overcrowded church charity event where food was being distributed. Shoes and slippers lay scattered on the ground after the disaster in Port Harcourt city in southern Rivers State when people tried to force their way into the event, said police and witnesses. A local …

31 dead in church fair stampede in Nigeria
2 years, 7 months ago

31 dead in church fair stampede in Nigeria

The Hindu  

A stampede Saturday at a church charity event in southern Nigeria left 31 people dead and seven injured, police told The Associated Press, a shocking development at a program that organisers said aimed to "offer hope" to the needy. The stampede at the program organised by the Kings Assembly pentecostal church in Rivers state involved many people who were seeking …

Stampede in Liberia kills 29 people after gang attacks church
2 years, 11 months ago

Stampede in Liberia kills 29 people after gang attacks church

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 Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Chaos erupted when a gang …

List of major stampedes at temples, other religious gatherings in India
3 years ago

List of major stampedes at temples, other religious gatherings in India

The Hindu  

Hundreds of people have died in stampedes at temples and other Hindu religious gatherings over the years in India. Here is a list of some of such major tragedies that have taken place in the country after 2000: * August 27, 2003 : 39 people were killed and around 140 injured in a stampede during the holy bath at the …

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