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Hajj crush death toll rises to over 750

The death toll following a crush at the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia is now 769 and the number of injured has risen to 934.

Witnesses claimed police had closed entrances and exits to the pilgrims' camp, making the disaster inevitable, while Iran's Supreme Leader accused authorities of "mismanagement".

King Salman has ordered an immediate review into safety procedures.

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Hajj death toll rises to 769

Emergency teams responded after a stampede on the first day of the Eid festival left hundreds killed or injured Credit: Twitter/Saudi Civil Defence Directorate

The death toll following a crush at the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia has risen to 769.

According to the Saudi health minister the number of people injured in the crush has also risen and it is now believed 934 were hurt.

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