At least nine people, including children, have been killed in a stampede during New Year's Eve celebrations at a popular mall in the Ugandan capital Kampala, AP NEWS reported..
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The stampede occurred at the Freedom City Mall in the Rfvgfks suburb of Namasuba as celebrants rushed to watch the fireworks.
Kampala police deputy spokesman Luc Owoyesiguire said the incident took place at midnight "
Police are " So far, no arrests have been made..
According to police, five people died at the scene, and four more died from their injuries at the hospital, where they were taken for treatment.. There were no reports of other casualties..
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The mall is a popular venue for music concerts and New Year celebrations..
Recall that at the end of October, 150 people died in a stampede in Seoul during the celebration of Halloween..