Saudi Arabia says 1,301 people died during this year's Hajj pilgrimage

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Saudi Arabia's health minister says many of the deaths were caused by pilgrims 'walking long distances under direct sunlight without adequate shelter or comfort'.

More than 1,300 people have died during this year's Hajj pilgrimage, according to Saudi Arabia's health minister.

The tourism companies are accused of being responsible for deaths the unit said were mainly among pilgrims not registered under the official system.

 

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