AnyTV News After Germany, there was a stampede during Christmas in Nigeria too, 32 people died so far -

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Scene after the stampede during Christmas celebrations in Nigeria.

Abuja: After Germany, now a major accident has occurred in Nigeria during the Christmas celebration program. A stampede broke out during the distribution of donations and food items at two events of the Nigeria Christmas Celebration. The death toll in this has reached 32. Police gave this information on Sunday. He told that suddenly a huge crowd gathered to get food items and due to stampede many people fell down, due to which many people died.

The first incident occurred in the town of Okija in south-eastern Anambra state, where 22 people died, police spokesman Tochukwu Ikenga said. On the occasion of Christmas, a philanthropist had organized food distribution in Okija, during which a stampede broke out in the crowd. Additionally, a church in the capital Abuja organized a program to distribute food and clothing. During this period, ten people have been confirmed dead in the accident that occurred due to stampede. (AP)

5 people died in Germany also

A day before this, on Saturday, a major accident took place in Germany during Christmas celebrations. In this, 5 people died and more than 200 people including 7 Indians were injured. Let us tell you that on the occasion of Christmas celebrations on 25th December, there is a round of decoration, shopping and various song and music programs going on in the markets of Europe. A huge crowd of people gathers here. During this time, gifts are also distributed to the people. This accident happened due to a stampede during this period.