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Hajj stampede: 54 Nigerians killed Hajj stampede: 54 Nigerians killed
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At least 54 Nigerians are known to have died in Thursday's stampede during the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, says Nigeria's National Hajj Commission. At least 54 Nigerians are known to have died in Thursday's stampede during the Hajj pilgrimage near Mecca, says Nigeria's National Hajj Commission.
It was the deadliest incident to hit the Hajj in 25 years.It was the deadliest incident to hit the Hajj in 25 years.
At least 769 pilgrims from around the world died in the crush. At least 769 pilgrims died in the crush, more than 200 of whom are believed to be from Africa.
Saudi Arabia's interior ministry said the crush appears to have been caused when two waves of pilgrims converged at right angles at an intersection on Thursday morning. The crush appears to have been caused when pilgrims converged at a junction in Mina, near Mecca, in Saudi Arabia on Thursday morning.
The pilgrims were taking part in the Hajj's last major rite - throwing stone at pillars called Jamarat, where Satan is believed to have tempted the Prophet Abraham.The pilgrims were taking part in the Hajj's last major rite - throwing stone at pillars called Jamarat, where Satan is believed to have tempted the Prophet Abraham.
The chairman of Nigeria's National Hajj Commission Abdullahi Mukhtar confirmed the numbers but said some pilgrims were missing, meaning the final death toll could rise.The chairman of Nigeria's National Hajj Commission Abdullahi Mukhtar confirmed the numbers but said some pilgrims were missing, meaning the final death toll could rise.
The nationality with the highest number of deaths, with at least 140 dead, is Iran.The nationality with the highest number of deaths, with at least 140 dead, is Iran.
African deaths at Hajj stampede
More on the deadly stampedeMore on the deadly stampede
Hajj's safety concernsHajj's safety concerns
In pictures: Aftermath of the stampedeIn pictures: Aftermath of the stampede
Deadly pinch point at Jamarat BridgeDeadly pinch point at Jamarat Bridge