Eight killed after crush outside Africa Cup of Nations match in Cameroon
by Nick Ames in Bafoussam from World news | The Guardian on (#5VC6N)
- Another 38 people injured, seven seriously, at Olembe Stadium
- Incident took place at hosts' game with Comoros in Yaounde
Eight people have died and another 38 were injured after a crush outside the Olembe Stadium in Yaounde, the capital city of Cameroon, at the host nation's Africa Cup of Nations tie against Comoros on Monday night.
The tragedy happened as supporters attempted to gain access to the ground's south entrance for the last-16 match. The circumstances, including whether the injuries occurred before kick-off or as play continued, are unclear but a statement from the Cameroon government confirmed the deaths and injuries. It said seven of the injuries were serious.
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