African Cup of Nations: Stampede kills at least six outside stadium hosting Cameroon's match

Updated : Jan 25, 2022 16:10
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AP

In a tragic incident, at least six people have been killed in a stampede outside Olembe Stadium hosting an African Cup of Nations game between Cameroon and Comoros on Monday.

The stampede occurred as crowds struggled to get access to Stadium to watch hosts Cameroon's last 16 knockout game in the African Cup of Nations.

Officials at the nearby Messassi hospital said they received at least 40 injured people, who were rushed to the hospital by police and civilians.

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