Charity giveaway ends in fatal stampede in Pakistan

At least 18 women and girls waiting to get free flour died when a crowd surge swelled into stampede in the Pakistan city of Karachi today.

At least 18 women and girls waiting to get free flour died when a crowd surge swelled into stampede in the Pakistan city of Karachi today.

The accident came during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, a traditional time for charitable acts including giving away food.

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