25 August 2023 at 22:21 Several people died after stadium chaos in Madagascar At least twelve people lost their lives and 80 were injured when a crowd broke out at a stadium in the capital Antananarivo in Madagascar, according to the country’s prime minister. Around 50,000 spectators were present at the Barea stadium for the opening ceremony of the Indian Ocean Island Games when panic broke out at an entrance on Friday, according to the AFP news agency. – Preliminary figures show that twelve are dead and around 80 injured, says Prime Minister Christian Ntsay at a hospital where victims of the accident have been admitted. The condition is critical for eleven of the injured, according to Ntsay. Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina, who himself was present during the opening ceremony, asked for a minute’s silence. – A tragic incident took place because there was pushing. There were injured and dead at the entrance, he said in a televised speech. It is currently unclear what triggered the stampede on Friday. Pictures on social media from inside the stadium show full stands. The death toll may rise, according to the Red Cross. (NTB)
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