2006 Hajj stampede

2006 Hajj stampede
Date12 January 2006 (2006-01-12)
LocationMina, Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Coordinates21°24′48″N 39°53′36″E / 21.41333°N 39.89333°E / 21.41333; 39.89333
Deaths363[1]
Non-fatal injuries1000+[1]

The 2006 Hajj stampede or crush resulted in the deaths of 363 pilgrims[1] on 12 January 2006 during the Hajj in Mecca. It took place on Jamaraat Bridge around 1pm on 12 January 2006, the fifth and final day of the Hajj.[1] Between two and three million pilgrims attended the Hajj in 2006.[1][2] Earlier, on 5 January at least 76 pilgrims died when a hostel collapsed in Mecca.[3]

The incident was caused by pilgrims tripping over luggage.[1]

  1. ^ a b c d e f Oliver, Mark; agencies (12 January 2006). "Hundreds killed in hajj stampede". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
  2. ^ Fattah, Hassan M. (13 January 2006). "Stampede During Pilgrimage to Mecca Kills 345". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
  3. ^ "Mecca disaster toll rises to 76". 6 January 2006. Retrieved 19 October 2019.