Saudi Officials Report: Hundreds Killed During Hajj Pilgrimage

UPDATE:

Death toll in Hajj stampede jumps to 450, hundreds wounded The stampede occurred in Mina, outside the Muslim holy city of Mecca. Read More

Stampede kills over 300 at annual religious event

Saudi officials said Thursday hundreds were killed and injured during the Hajj pilgrimage, which is one of the world’s largest gatherings.

At least 310 people were killed and hundreds were injured in a stampede Thursday at the annual hajj pilgrimage, Saudi authorities said.

The crush happened in Mina, a large valley about five kilometers (three miles) from the holy city of Mecca that has been the site of hajj stampedes in years past.

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