Fifty-six people have been killed and several injured in a stampede at a football stadium in southern Guinea, following clashes between fans. The incident occurred on Sunday, and an investigation is underway to determine responsibility.
Fifty-six people have been killed and several injured in a stampede at a football stadium in southern Guinea, following clashes between fans, the government says.
Children were among those who died as security forces tried to quell clashes during a football match at a crowded stadium in southern Guinea's largest city, according to local media and a coalition of political parties.Dozens have been killed and several injured in a stampede at a football stadium in southern Guinea on Sunday, December 2, 2024, following clashes between fans, the government says.
"This angered supporters who threw stones. This is how the security services used tear gas," the local Media Guinee reported. Videos that appeared to be from the scene showed a section of the stadium shouting and protesting the refereeing before the clashes broke out as fans poured onto the field.Videos also showed many people lying on the floor in what looked like a hospital as a crowd gathered nearby, some assisting the wounded.
STAMPEDE FOOTBALL GUAINE FATALITY INVESTIGATION
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Six dead across separate crashes in horror day on Australian roadsSix people have died across six separate crashes in a tragic day on Australia's roads.
Read more »
Two people dead and six injured after two trucks collide near Tregony, south-west of BrisbaneTwo trucks heading in opposite directions collided near Tregony, on the Southern Downs, causing both to rollover.
Read more »
What is methanol and why might it have been in tourists' drinks?Two Australians are among six people dead in a suspected outbreak of methanol-tainted drinks.
Read more »
Stadium crush kills 56 people at soccer match in GuineaAn official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said many victims were minors caught in the turmoil after police started firing tear gas.
Read more »
The world’s biggest role-playing game turns 50Fifty years since it was first created, D&D has become a global cultural phenomenon.
Read more »
The world’s biggest role-playing game turns 50Fifty years since it was first created, D&D has become a global cultural phenomenon.
Read more »