Death toll rises in Uganda New Year crush
A stampede in a mall in Kampala has killed 10 people.
A police spokesperson has confirmed that 10 people have died in a crowd crush during New Year festivities in Kampala, Uganda. Organisers of the event have been arrested.
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(Photo:A local NTV news broadcast showed people in tears after the deadly incident. Credit: Reuters).
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