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At least 129 people were killed and around 180 injured at a soccer match in Indonesia after panicked fans were trampled and crushed trying to flee during a riot, police said on Sunday, in what appeared to be one of the world’s worst stadium disasters.

Fans invade the soccer field after a match between Arema FC and Persebaya Surabaya at Kanjuruhan Stadium, Malang, Indonesia Oct 2, 2022 in this screen grab taken from a REUTERS videoFans invade the soccer field after a match between Arema FC and Persebaya Surabaya at Kanjuruhan Stadium, Malang, Indonesia Oct 2, 2022 in this screen grab taken from a REUTERS video

Video footage from local news channels showed fans streaming onto the pitch in the stadium in Malang after Arema FC lost to Persebaya Surabaya. Scuffles can be seen, with what appeared to be tear gas in the air.The head of one of the hospitals in the area treating patients told Metro TV that some of the victims had sustained brain injuries and that the dead included a five-year-old child.

Indonesia’s human rights commission planned to investigate security at the ground, including the use of tear gas, its commissioner told Reuters. There have been outbreaks of trouble at matches in Indonesia before, with strong rivalries between clubs sometimes leading to violence among supporters.

 

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At least...?

being a fan does not mea' being a fanatic, be a sportsman that appreciate tjay there wpuld be winners and runners up.

Omw this is very sad to hear that

Eshhh

It's very sad to see people losing their lives due to the stampede.. May their souls rest in peace ✌️

What's the meaning of the phrase'at least' ? It sounds like your statement condone the a lose of life here..

Very sad to hear this😭

Death toll has risen to 174. That was published by numerous international media houses half an hour ago. Surely you should get the latest update before posting?

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