Saudi hajj death toll rises to a record 1,453

The crush and stampede at the hajj in Saudi Arabia last month was the deadliest event ever to strike the annual pilgrimage, according to a new tally.

Saudi hajj death toll rises to a record 1,453

The crush and stampede at the hajj in Saudi Arabia last month was the deadliest event ever to strike the annual pilgrimage, according to a new tally.

The Associated Press count shows at least 1,453 people died on September 24 in Mina near the holy city of Mecca.

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