SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador – At least 12 folks died and an unspecified quantity had been injured in a stampede at a soccer stadium in El Salvador on Saturday, the Central American nation’s authorities stated.
Alianza FC and Club Deportivo FAS had been enjoying the second leg of their playoff quarter-final sport on the Cuscatlan stadium in San Salvador, the nation’s capital, when play was suspended after a stampede broke out within the normal part.
The venue is likely one of the largest stadiums in Central America and has an official capability of greater than 44,000 followers.
“The Salvadoran Football Federation deeply regrets the events that occurred at the Cuscatlan Stadium,” the group wrote on Twitter.
“It also expresses solidarity with the relatives of those affected and deceased in this incident.”
The federation added that they might instantly request a report on the incident whereas additionally suspending the match after Saturday’s occasions, calling for a gathering with the Security Commission of Sports Venues on Sunday.
Soccer’s world governing physique FIFA lamented the occasions and stated a minute’s silence could be held earlier than Sunday’s 4 matches on the U-20 World Cup in Argentina.
“I extend my deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims who lost their lives following the tragic incidents that have taken place in El Salvador,” stated FIFA President Gianni Infantino in an announcement.
The continental soccer governing physique CONCACAF, which additionally expressed its condolences, stated it will assist the investigation into the incident.
“The safety of participants and fans attending football matches is of utmost importance.
“The Confederation will totally assist all efforts to make clear what occurred and to implement measures to forestall such incidents sooner or later,” it said in a statement.
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele said the National Civil Police and the Attorney General’s Office would conduct a “thorough investigation” into the events at the stadium.
“Everyone will probably be investigated: groups, managers, stadium, field workplace, league, federation, and many others. Whoever the culprits are, they won’t go unpunished,” Bukele wrote on Twitter.
The incident comes after a lethal stampede final 12 months killed 135 spectators at a stadium in Indonesia’s East Java in October. Many had been crushed as they fled for exits after police fired tear gasoline into the gang. — Reuters
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