Dozens killed in Indonesia stampede

At least 23 people were crushed to death while waiting for charity handouts in eastern Indonesia
At least 23 people were crushed to death while waiting for charity handouts in eastern Indonesia

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At least 23 people are reported to have been crushed to death while waiting for charity handouts in eastern Indonesia, local police report.

A wealthy family was handing out $4.25 (£2.35) to every local resident in the town of Pasuruan when chaos broke out.

Indonesian television footage showed women screaming as the crowd pushed people into a fence.

The charity handouts are a traditional part of the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan. Under a system known as Zakat, wealthy Muslims are required to give away some of their money every year.

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