11.   The crash site was littered with tiny pieces of wreckage, and villagers reported having heard an explosion either before the crash or on impact.

12.   They said pilgrims had been trampled to death and bodies littered the site, while religious ceremonies were taking place.

13.   Witnesses had earlier spoken of dozens of bodies littering the site.

14.   Witnesses said the site was littered with smashed air-conditioners, mangled fans and bicycles, twisted tables and torn handbags.