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Stadium stampede kills six and injures more than a hundred

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KERICHO, KENYA – Tragedy struck during the annual Mashujaa Day, or Heroes’ Day celebrations in Kenya when a stampede resulted in the death of at least six individuals and left around 100 injured. The chaotic scene took place in the early morning hours as attendees struggled to enter Kericho stadium in western Kenya, the selected location for this year’s festivities. While the exact causes of the stampede are still being investigated, the aftermath was described …

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More Than 150 Killed In Halloween Stampede

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An incident at Halloween festivities in Seoul’s Itaewon neighborhood Saturday night has resulted in the deaths of at least 146 people, according to Choi Seong-bum, chief of Yongsan-gu Fire Department. According to the chief, 150 others were also injured. According to the fire chief, the incident was caused by a stampede, and many people fell, resulting in many casualties. As of Saturday night, around 10:24 p.m. local time, they heard reports of people being buried …

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