Another stadium stampede kills at least 9, El Salvador steps up security

The quarter-final football match between Alianza and FAS at the Monumental Stadium in Cuscatlan (El Salvador) was postponed while rescue workers evacuated people from the stadium after a stampede left nine people dead and dozens injured.

El Salvador tăng cường an ninh sau vụ giẫm đạp tại sân vận động

El Salvador stepped up security after a stampede during a soccer match at Cuscatlan Stadium on the evening of May 20. (Source: Twitter)

The incident occurred as fans jostled to get into the stadium to watch the quarter-final match. Around the 16th minute of the match, the stands began to be chaotic as injured people were carried to the sidelines.

Interior Minister Juan Carlos Bidegain said civil defense rapid response forces were at the scene and assisting the affected people, along with hundreds of police officers, soldiers and several ambulances.

According to Health Minister Francisco Alabi, El Salvador's hospital network is providing medical assistance to all victims of the incident.

El Salvador authorities will increase security following the incident.

The tragedy comes just seven months after 135 people, including more than 40 children, were killed in a stampede after a football match in Malang, Indonesia.

Indonesian police say about 3,000 fans stormed the pitch. Hundreds were injured in the incident, which is considered one of the world's deadliest football tragedies.

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