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| Morocco food stampede kills 15 and wounds many | |
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| At least 15 people have been killed 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 occurred in the town of Sidi Boulaalam in Essaouira province. The aid was being distributed by a private charity. | The incident occurred in the town of Sidi Boulaalam in Essaouira province. The aid was being distributed by a private 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 were injured in the crush. Local media reported that most of the victims were women and elderly people. |
| Pictures on social media showed bodies of women laid out on the ground. | Pictures on social media showed bodies of women laid out on the ground. |
| An investigation is under way to determine the circumstances of the incident, officials said. | An investigation is under way to determine the circumstances of the incident, officials said. |