Israel's stampede caused hundreds of deaths and injuries [Israel's serious stampede caused hundreds of deaths and injuries. Police blocked surrounding traffic and launched rescue] At around 3 a.m. local time on the 30th, about 100,000 people participated in a religious celebratio

Israel's stampede caused hundreds of deaths and injuries [Israel's serious stampede caused hundreds of deaths and injuries. Police blocked surrounding traffic and launched rescue] At around 3 a.m. local time on the 30th, about 100,000 people participated in a religious celebration held in Melong Mountain in northern Israel. A serious stampede occurred at the live prayer and singing concert that followed. At present, at least 44 people have died, 103 injured, 91 are treated in the hospital, and 44 are in critical condition. The Israeli government has sent military and police to block traffic in Mount Meilong and surrounding areas and launched rescues. Preliminary police investigation showed that due to the large flow of people at the scene, some people slipped on the steps, causing a panic stampede. Police said they have arrested two people suspected of hindering police officers from maintaining order on the scene. Mount Meilong is located more than 200 kilometers north of Jerusalem and is one of the ruins of Jewish pilgrimage sites. Last year, the relevant commemorative activities were cancelled due to the COVID-19 epidemic. This year, as the Israeli COVID-19 epidemic improved, the commemorative activities reopened.

Source: Global Network