Saudi civil defence says more than 717 killedMore than 800 injuredCrush occurred on first day of Eid al-Adha festivalSecond catastrophe to hit Saudi Arabia in a fortnightRead the latest summaryShare your accounts with GuardianWitness 3.55pm BSTBritain’s chief rabbi has said his prayers are with those affected:My thoughts and prayers are with the many who have tragically died and been injured nowadays near #Mecca taking part in the Hajj 3.33pm BSTThe Church of England has offered up prayers for those who have been caught up in the hajj tragedy,PA reports. It is for those who have died, are working to save life and for those who are worried for people they worship. Continue reading...
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