Madagascar: 12 killed in crush at Indian Ocean Island Games opening ceremony
by Reuters from World news | The Guardian on (#6E5V2)
A further 80 people injured trying to enter stadium, with 11 in critical condition
Twelve people have died and about 80 have been injured in a crush as sports fans tried to enter Madagascar's national stadium for the opening ceremony of the Indian Ocean Island Games, the prime minister said.
Christian Ntsay said 11 of the injured were in a critical condition after the incident on Friday.
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