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The National Civil Police said in an initial report via Twitter that nine people were confirmed dead at the match between Club Alianza and FAS at the Monumental Stadium in Cuscatlán. The stadium is approximately 25 miles (41 km) northeast of the capital.
At least nine people were killed and dozens injured in a stampede following a brawl at a stadium entrance during a Salvadoran football league quarterfinal match. The National Civil Police said in an initial report via Twitter that nine people were confirmed dead at the match between Club Alianza and FAS at the Monumental Stadium in Cuscatlán. The stadium is approximately 25 miles (41 km) northeast of the capital. Police said the condition of at least two of the injured who were taken to hospitals was serious.
“We can confirm the death of nine people, seven men and two women,” said Carlos Fuentes, a spokesman for the First Aid group Rescue Commandos. We have treated over 500 people and over 100 have been taken to hospital, some of whom are in a very serious condition. brought to the field. Local television broadcast pictures of the rampage by Alianza fans. Dozens of fans were also treated on the field.
Pedro Hernandez, president of El Salvador’s first division football, said initial information suggested the stampede was caused by fans pushing through an entrance to enter the stadium. An anonymous volunteer said, “It was a crowd of fans who climbed the gate. Some people are still trapped in the tunnel. Some people managed to reach the stands and then the field.” The Salvadoran Football Federation issued a statement saying it was sorry for what happened and expressed its condolences to the families of the victims.
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