The 2006 Hajj stampedeor 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]
^ abcdefOliver, Mark; agencies (12 January 2006). "Hundreds killed in hajj stampede". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
^Fattah, Hassan M. (13 January 2006). "Stampede During Pilgrimage to Mecca Kills 345". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
^"Mecca disaster toll rises to 76". 6 January 2006. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
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