At least 125 people have died in a stampede after tear gas fired by police sparked panic among fans rioting after a soccer match in Indonesia.
At least 125 people have died in a stampede after tear gas fired by police sparked panic among fans rioting after a soccer match inAttention immediately focused on the police use of tear gas, which is banned at soccer stadiums bySome suffocated and others were trampled in the crush as fans rushed to the exits following violence after the game Saturday evening at a stadium in the city of Malang, in East Java province.
Riot police responded by firing tear gas, including toward the stadium’s stands, causing panic among the crowds of fans. More than 300 people were rushed to hospitals but many died on the way and during treatment, Afinta said. Grieving relatives waited for information about their loved ones at Malang’s Saiful Anwar General Hospital. Others tried to identify the bodies laid at a morgue.
Indonesia is due to host the 2023 FIFA under-20 World Cup, with 24 participating teams. As the host, the country automatically qualifies for the cup.
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