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Morocco food stampede 'leaves 15 dead' Morocco food stampede 'kills 15 and wounds five'
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At least 15 people have been killed and at least five injured in a stampede in Morocco while food aid was being handed out. At least 15 people have been killed in a stampede in Morocco while food aid was being handed out.
The incident happened in the village of Sidi Boualem, about 150km (90 miles) south-west of Casablanca. The incident occurred in the town of Sidi Boulaalam in Essaouira province. It is not clear who was distributing the aid.
It is not yet clear who was distributing the aid but it is reported to have been donated by a charity. Some reports indicate that up to 40 people were injured in the crush. Local media reported that most of the victims were women and elderly people.
Some reports indicate that up to 40 people may have been injured in the crush. Pictures on social media showed bodies of women laid out on the ground.