2023.05.22 18:46 GMT+8

12 killed in football stadium stampede in El Salvador

Updated 2023.05.22 18:46 GMT+8
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In El Salvador, a stampede at a football stadium in the nation's capital has killed at least 12 people and injured dozens more. The tragedy occurred late on May 20 during a quarterfinal match in the Salvadoran Primera Division between Alianza F.C. and C.D. FAS. Officials say fans angry at being prevented entry knocked down a gate to the stadium, leading to the crush.

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