One particular person has been killed, and dozens extra have been injured in a stampede earlier than the Arabian Gulf Cup remaining between Iraq and Oman at Basra International Stadium, also called Palm Trunk Stadium, within the southern metropolis of Basra, Iraq.
According to media experiences, not less than 27 folks had been suffocated and sustained accidents throughout the mishap.
Thousands of followers with out tickets had gathered outdoors the 60000-seat stadium in Basra since daybreak within the hope of watching the uncommon dwelling worldwide match between Iraq and Oman which was as a consequence of kick off at 9:30 PM IST.
The accident occurred regardless of the Ministry of Interior spokesperson Major General Khaled Al-Mahna urging followers to keep away from the stadium.
“We call upon the fans who do not have tickets not to gather in front of the sports city gates, in order to preserve their lives,” Al-Muhanna mentioned to Earth News.
“The security forces are present and alert for any emergency,” he added, pointing, “there are other areas to watch the match on the giant screens that have been provided.”