At least 9 die in stampede at NYE event in Uganda

A stampede during New Year's celebrations at a popular mall in Uganda's capital, Kampala, left at least nine people dead, including children, police said Sunday.

The stampede happened at the Freedom City Mall in Namasuba suburb as revelers rushed to watch fireworks.The shopping mall is a popular venue for music concerts and New Year celebrations.Police are “investigating an incident of rash and neglect” according to an official statement.No arrests have been made so far.Police said five people died at the scene and four others died of their injuries at the hospital.