The death toll in Mina more than 700 people

The injured were taken to a nearby hospital. (Reuters)

At least 700 pilgrims died while trying to throw jumroh crammed in Mina while 800 more injured on Thursday (09/24).



Saudi Authorities said 4,000 officers were deployed at the scene along with 200 personnel in emergency aid.

The injured received direct aid at the scene and taken to a nearby hospital.

Approximately two million Muslims perform the Hajj in Saudi Arabia, which this year was also marked by the collapse of a crane at the Mecca incident which caused more than 100 pilgrims were killed, including 11 pilgrims from Indonesia.

BBC correspondent reported that many pilgrims died origin Niger. (AP)

In the incident in Mina, which occurred on the feast of Eid al-Adha, not to mention the home country of casualties fell.

But the BBC's Seksi Hausa, Tchima Illa Issoufou, who was at the scene said many pilgrims from Niger died.

Meanwhile representatives of the Indonesian government in Saudi Arabia has sent a team to ascertain whether Indonesian pilgrims who are victims of the events in this Mina.

Directorate of Civil Defence of Saudi Arabia said it was still not yet know the cause of this tragedy crowded.

2006, also occurred similar tragedies with fatalities reaching 364 pilgrims. (bbc)