Dozens of people arrived early to the fair, a charity event, and managed to break open a locked gate.
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Cameroon Nightclub Fire Kills at Least 16
The blaze was caused by explosions from fireworks used in the venue, the government said in a statement reported by news agencies.
Dozens Die in Church Stampede in Liberia
Worshipers were gathered for a revival meeting in the Liberian capital, when word of armed gang members robbing people set off deadly panic.
At Least 12 Die in Stampede at a Hindu Shrine in Kashmir
Thousands of devotees were visiting the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine to mark the beginning of the year.
Israeli Officials Had a Plan to Prevent Tragedy at Mt. Meron. It Was Ignored.
Years of negligence preceded the stampede that killed 45 people. But patchwork religious oversight and the state’s reluctance to intervene sunk efforts to bring order to the site.
Recriminations Grow in Israel After Stampede at Mount Meron
The deaths of 45 pilgrims at a Jewish holy site prompted a wave of national unity, but there were also growing calls for accountability.
What We Know About the Deadly Stampede in Israel
A stampede during a mountainside religious celebration in Israel on Thursday night left at least 45 people dead and scores more injured. Here is what we know so far.
Stampede at Israel Religious Celebration Kills at Least 45
An estimated 100,000 people had gathered on Mount Meron to celebrate a religious holiday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called it a “terrible disaster.”
Afghanistan Stampede Over Pakistan Visas Leaves at Least 12 Dead
At least 12 people died as thousands crowded a soccer stadium. Many were seeking medical care in Pakistan, which recently eased its pandemic border restrictions.
Preacher Arrested After Tanzania Church Stampede Kills at Least 20
A dozen others were injured during a church meeting in the northern city of Moshi, the government said.