World Jul 16 20 Palestinians killed in chaos at Gaza aid distribution site, Israeli-backed aid group says By Melanie Lidman, Wafaa Shurafa, Julia Frankel, Associated Press
World Feb 16 Stampede at New Delhi railway station in India leaves at least 18 people dead Many of the victims were Hindu pilgrims who were traveling to the Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj in northern India, according to Delhi’s caretaker chief minister. By Associated Press
World Jan 29 At least 30 people killed in a stampede at massive Maha Kumbh festival, Indian police say It was a sacred day in the six-week Hindu festival, and authorities expected a record 100 million devotees to engage in a ritual bath at the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers. By Rajesh Kumar Singh, Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press
World Dec 22 At least 32 people in Nigeria killed by stampedes at Christmas food distribution events The victims, including at least four children, collapsed during crowd surges as people grew desperate for food items while the country grapples with the worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation. By Dyepkazah Shibayan, Associated Press
World Dec 18 Holiday fair turns tragic as several children killed in stampede in Nigeria, state governor says Several children have died following a stampede during a school holiday fair in Nigeria. Authorities said the incident happened Wednesday at the Islamic High School, in Basorun, Oyo State. Seyi Makinde, the state governor, said security forces have arrested the… By Dyepkazah Shibayan, Associated Press
Jul 19 Injured soccer fans file lawsuits over Copa America stadium melees and stampede By Terry Spencer, Associated Press The first lawsuits have been filed in connection with last weekend's melees that broke out when fans without tickets forced their way into the Copa America soccer tournament final at Hard Rock Stadium, with one person citing serious injuries and some ticket… Continue reading
Jul 03 How did a religious gathering in northern India lead to a deadly stampede? By Biswajeet Banerjee, Krutika Pathi, Associated Press Authorities are investigating after more than 120 people died Tuesday in a stampede following a large religious gathering in northern India, one of the deadliest such accidents in recent years. Continue reading
Jul 02 Stampede at religious event in India leaves at least 105 people dead, many women and children By Biswajeet Banerjee, Associated Press Officials say scores were admitted to hospitals after the stampede Tuesday in the Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh state. Local media say the stampede occurred as attendees rushed to leave after the Hindu gathering. Continue reading
Nov 21 Fatal stampede at military stadium leaves 37 dead in Republic of Congo By Louis Okamba, Associated Press The Congolese Armed Forces Command later announced that all recruitment operations have been suspended in Brazzaville until further notice following the tragedy. Continue reading
May 21 At least 9 killed, dozens hurt in stampede at soccer stadium in El Salvador By Marcos Aleman, Associated Press At least nine people were killed and dozens more injured when stampeding soccer fans pushed through one of the access gates at a quarterfinal match in the Salvadoran league Saturday. Continue reading