BEIJING: An investigation is underway to find out the trigger for a stampede at a famous waterfront area in Shanghai that left 35 people crushed to death early on Thursday, ending New Year celebrations in tragedy.

President Xi Jinping has ordered a thorough enquiry into the incident, the official Xinhua news agency reported.

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