DEATH TOLL IN HAJ STAMPEDE RISES TO 769
The death toll in a stampede outside the holy city of Mecca on Thursday has risen to 769 saudi health minister Khalid al- falih said on Saturday .
"The latest statistics up to this hour reveal 769 dead .That is an increase of 52 on the previous figures "Mr Falih told a news conference.
"Those are the ones who died on various Hospitals since the event "he said adding to that 936 people who were wounded.
"The latest statistics up to this hour reveal 769 dead .That is an increase of 52 on the previous figures "Mr Falih told a news conference.
"Those are the ones who died on various Hospitals since the event "he said adding to that 936 people who were wounded.