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The 2006 Hajj stampede or crush resulted in the deaths of 363 pilgrims on 12 January 2006 during the Hajj in Mecca.[2] It took place on Jamaraat Bridge around 1pm on the 12 January 2006, the fifth and final day of the Hajj[3]. Between two and three million pilgrims attended the Hajj in 2006[3][4]. Earlier, on Thursday, 5 January at least 76 pilgrims died when a hostel collapsed in Mecca[5].
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Date | 12 January 2006 (2006-01-12) |
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Location | Mina, Mecca, Saudi Arabia |
Coordinates | 21°24′48″N 39°53′36″E |
Deaths | 363[1] |
Non-fatal injuries | 1000+[1] |
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Reports suggested that 363 pilgrims died[6] and over 1,000 were injured[7]. The incident was caused by pilgrims tripping over luggage[3].