Eye-witnesses have given devastating accounts of the horror they saw during a deadly stampede that left more than 40 people dead in northern Israel.
One said they heard screaming from worshippers who were being trampled before seeing the dead bodies. Another told local media the whole incident happened in seconds which they described as a 'disaster.' Others claimed police had blocked a gate as frantic revellers tried to escape.
At least 44 people have been killed during the 'disastrous' crush at a religious bonfire festival in Israel on Friday, a death toll that reportedly includes children.
Video of the horrifying tragedy posted on social media appears to show thousands of revellers fleeing as frantic police officers tear down metal
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