Israel stampede: Dozens killed in crush at religious festival
At least 44 people were killed in a stampede at a religious festival in the north-east of Israel.
Israel stampede: Dozens killed in crush at religious festival photo credit: bbc.co.uk
At least 44 people were killed in a stampede at a religious festival in the north-east of Israel.
Lag B’Omer festival
According to the national emergency service, dozens more were wounded at the Lag B’Omer festival that took place at the foot of Mount Meron.
Tens of thousands reportedly attended the event, making it the largest event in Israel since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
According to the national emergency service, the stampede started after some attendees slipped on some steps and caused dozens to fall.
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