The death toll from a tragic stampede at a stadium in Madagascar has increased to 13, including 7 children, according to a report by Al Jazeera. The incident occurred at the Mahamasina Stadium in Antananarivo, the capital city. This brings the total number of deaths to one more than previously reported. The number of fatalities may continue to rise as 11 of the 85 injured individuals are in critical condition.
Authorities in Madagascar stated that the stampede took place around 4:30 pm on the previous day during the opening ceremony of the ‘Indian Ocean Islands Games’. As the ceremony commenced, a large crowd rushed to the entrance, resulting in numerous people being trampled and ultimately leading to fatalities and injuries.
Further updates on this tragic incident will be provided as more information becomes available.
The death toll from a stadium stampede in Madagascar, an island nation in the Indian Ocean in Africa, has risen to 13.
According to the Al Jazeera broadcast on the 26th local time, 13 people, including 7 children, were counted dead in a stampede accident that happened the day before at the Mahamasina Stadium in Antananarivo, the capital.
This is an increase of 1 from the 12 deaths confirmed the previous day.
The number of deaths could rise because 11 of the 85 injured are said to be in a serious condition.
According to the Madagascar authorities, at around 4:30 pm the day before, dozens of spectators to watch the opening ceremony of the ‘Indian Ocean Islands Games’ at the Mahamasina Stadium immediately rushed to the entrance, and dozens of people were crushed by the crowd, result in death or injury.
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