Saudi Arabia’s king has ordered a safety investigation following Hajj crush horror

Saudi Arabia's king has ordered an investigation into safety at the annual Hajj pilgrimage after a stampede left more than 700 people dead.

Saudi Arabia’s king has ordered a safety investigation following Hajj crush horror
Fri, 25 Sep, 2015 - 10:04

Saudi Arabia's king has ordered an investigation into safety at the annual Hajj pilgrimage after a stampede left more than 700 people dead.

800 others were hurt in the crush on the outskirts of the Muslim holy city Mecca.

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