18 injured in Mecca stampede

July 02, 2016 17:03

Eighteen pilgrims have been injured in a stampede near the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi media reported on Saturday, as the kingdom continues to review safety after a deadly crush during last year's Hajj.

The incident happened on Friday night, the Al-Riyadh newspaper said, as the pilgrims gathered in large numbers to mark the Night of Destiny, one of the high points of Ramzan.

All the injured were treated at the scene and none required admission to hospital.

Last year, more than 2,000 pilgrims died after a stampede broke out.

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