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Tuesday, January 10, 2006 (Philippines)
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| Religious procession of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo District in Manila becomes a tragedy. A stampede Monday crushed one to death while at least 35 others were injured as devotees jostled to get near the image that survived fire and World War II. (AP photo) |
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MANILA -- A male devotee of the Black Nazarene was killed while 10 others were injured in a stampede during a procession of the religious image in Quiapo, Manila Monday afternoon.
The fatality was identified only as Dante, believed to be between 40 to 50 years old. Doctors said Dante suffered severe contusions and was already dead when brought to the Philippine General Hospital (PGH).
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