Stampede kills 453, injures 719 during Hajj pilgrimage near Mecca
Thursday, September 24, 2015 - 07:30
in Earth & Climate
Amy R. Connolly and Andrew V. PestanoRIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 24 (UPI) -- At least 453 people were killed and 719 were injured in a stampede during the Hajj pilgrimage near the Islamic holy city of Mecca.