At least nine killed in stampede at football match in El Salvador
At least nine people were killed in a stampede at the Cuscatlán stadium during a football match between the Alliance and FAS clubs in El Salvador. It is reported by the Associated Press.
The injured fans have been taken to nearby hospitals, at least two of them are in critical condition.
A stampede at the stadium was reportedly started when a group of fans attempted to force their way into the stands after discovering their tickets were fake. The match was stopped.
The director of the country’s National Police confirmed the resale of electronic tickets before the game and promised to open an investigation into what happened.
In the autumn at the stadium in Indonesia during the riots after a football match, 127 people were killed and 180 were injured. According to the Chief Inspector of the East Java Province Police, Nico Afinta, the fans of the losing side took to the field after the match, in turn, police officers used tear gas to calm them down. After that, the crush began.
Source: Lenta
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