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Second tragedy strikes Haj, 220 people killed, 400 injured in stampede outside Mecca

Speed News Desk | Updated on: 13 February 2017, 4:55 IST

A second tragedy has struck Mecca within a span of two weeks. At least 220 people have reportedly been killed and close to 400 are injured in a stampede outside Mecca during Haj.

The tragedy happened even as Muslims worldwide are celebrating the holy day of Eid al-Adha. An estimated 2 million pilgrims traveled to Mecca for the celebration.

Just two weeks ago, over a hundred people were killed in Mecca when a construction crane fell inside the crowded Grand Mosque.

First published: 24 September 2015, 2:15 IST