Hundreds die in Cambodia stampede

At least 410 people killed at festival during a panic-fuelled stampede in Phnom Penh.

    Cambodian police are investigating the cause of a stampede that killed at least 410 people in the capital city Phnom Penh.
     
    Hundreds more were injured in the crush that happened during an annual festival on Diamond Island. 
    A national day of mourning will be held on Thursday.

    SOURCE: Al Jazeera

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