Stampede at food distribution centre kills 11 in Pakistan's Karachi

March 31, 2023 21:03

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At least 11 people, including women and children, were killed and several others injured in a deadly stampede at a Ramzan food distribution centre in Pakistan's port city of Karachi on Friday, officials said.

The stampede took place after some people unknowingly stepped on a live wire where food was being distributed, leading to the tragedy.

Soon, people started pushing each other, due to which some even fell into a nearby drain, the police said.

At least 11 people, including women and children, died in the stampede and several others were injured.

"Initially two persons were electrocuted after stepping on the live wire and that led to panic and stampede, SSP Ameerullah told PTI.

Two children and two women fell in a drain when its wall collapsed due to the rush of the people, he said.

At least 11 other people, including women, have died while trying to get free flour from government distribution outlets in Pakistan's Punjab province in recent days.

With the latest incident in Karachi, the death toll from stampedes across free food centres in Pakistan has risen to at least 22. -- PTI

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