31 pilgrims die in stampede at major shrine in Karbala, Iraq

In Iraq, 31 pilgrims died in a stampede at a major shrine in Karbala where they were marking the Ashura procession yesterday. Panic broke out when a walkway reportedly collapsed during the ritual commemorations. Iraq's



Health Ministry Spokesman Saif al-Badr said the toll could rise further as another 100 people were injured. At least 10 among the wounded pilgrims are in a critical condition.