Saudi stampede death toll rises to 769

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IANS Riyadh
Last Updated : Sep 27 2015 | 6:48 AM IST

The death toll in Thursday's stampede in Mina near Makkah has risen to 769, Saudi Health Minister Khalid al-Falih said on Saturday.

Until now, the disaster has left 769 pilgrims dead and 934 wounded, the minister said at a news conference.

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First Published: Sep 27 2015 | 6:34 AM IST

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