The crush happened in hot and crowded conditions in Uttar Pradesh State, in northern India, and a medical official said the death toll could rise.
Tag: Stampedes
Dozens Die as Intense Heat Grips Mecca During Hajj Pilgrimage
Reports from official media in Europe, the Middle East and Africa suggest that dozens of people died during this year’s pilgrimage as temperatures soared.
South Korea Court Convicts Three in Case Tied to Halloween Crush in Itaewon
A South Korean court found that the former officers had deleted an internal report that warned of safety risks ahead of Halloween celebrations.
Seoul Police Chief Charged in South Korea Crowd Crush
Kim Kwang-ho, charged with negligence, is one of the most senior officials to face legal consequences for the October 2022 disaster that killed nearly 160 people in Seoul.
Deadly Stampede in Soccer Stadium in El Salvador
It was not immediately clear what prompted the rush at Cuscatlán Stadium in the capital. President Nayib Bukele vowed to conduct a thorough investigation.
Stampede in Yemen Kills 78 People Gathering to Receive Holiday Donations
A crowd had gathered to collect handouts of a small sum of money ahead of the Eid al-Fitr holiday that marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan for Muslims.
Stampede in Yemen’s Capital Kills Dozens Seeking Food Aid, Houthis Say
Hundreds of people had gathered at a school for an event organized by merchants, according to the Houthi-run Interior Ministry.
At Least One Dead in Iraq After Stampede Outside Soccer Stadium
Thousands of fans thronged an arena in the southern city of Basra for a match involving the national team. Many were angry to discover that they had been sold fake tickets, a witness said.
Investigation Blames Negligence, Poor Planning for Seoul Crowd Crush
Investigators want 23 people indicted but cleared senior authorities of fault in the Halloween tragedy. Victims’ families disputed the inquiry’s findings.
Itaewon Goes Quiet After Deadly Crowd Crush in Seoul, South Korea
Itaewon was popular for its diversity and nightlife. A week after a disaster killed more than 150 young people there, the neighborhood is a monument of grief.