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31 devotees injured in Dec. 31 Black Nazarene procession

MANILA, Philippines — At least 31 Nazareno devotees were reported hurt in the annual thanksgiving procession of the faithful at Quiapo Church, Manila early Sunday morning.

According to a radio report by DzBB, the 31 were given first aid.

The report said that some of the faithful experienced dizziness and fainted. They were immediately brought to the medical teams on stand by.

In this photo taken Jan. 9, 2016, Catholic devotees mount the image of the Black Nazarene on a carriage as other devotees jostle to get closer to kiss and rub with towels its cross during a raucous procession to celebrate its feast day in Manila. AP/Bullit Marquez © Philstar.com In this photo taken Jan. 9, 2016, Catholic devotees mount the image of the Black Nazarene on a carriage as other devotees jostle to get closer to kiss and rub with towels its cross during a raucous procession to celebrate its feast day in Manila. AP/Bullit Marquez

Medical tents were stationed around Quiapo Church in anticipation of the flocking of Nazarene devotees.

As early as 1:00 a.m., the Manila Police District closed off roads along the procession route.

Thousands also flock for the "translacion" in celebration of the Black Nazarene's feast day every January 9. 

Every Good Friday, and December 31st and January 9th of the year, the image of the Black Nazarene is brought out in public for public veneration.

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