Tag: Stampede

9 killed in stampede at El Salvador stadium

"The first information points to a stampede of fans who tried to enter to watch the match between Alianza and FAS" at the Cuscatlan Stadium, the PNC said.

May 21, 2023

Yemen: At least 85 killed, hundreds injured in stampede

At least "85 were killed and more than 322 were injured" after the stampede in the Bab al-Yemen district of Sana'a, a Houthi security official said.

April 20, 2023

Cuttack stampede: Section 144 imposed in Singhanath Temple area for 2 days

The administration has clamped restrictions on the entry of devotees at Singhanath Temple.

January 15, 2023

One dead, 20 injured in Odisha stampede during Makar Sankranti mela

The stampede ensued as there was a sudden surge of devotees to Singhanath shrine that was thrown open for public after two years of Covid-induced interruption.

January 14, 2023

TDP chief blames inadequate police arrangement for stampede

The case was registered at Kandukur Police Station in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh. Police are investigating the cause of the stampede and fix the responsible for it.

December 29, 2022

7 killed in stampede during Naidu’s roadshow in Kandukur

Former Chief Minister Naidu announced an ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh each to next of kin of those who died in the stampede.

December 29, 2022

Stampede deaths: Police interrogate Chaitali Tiwari

Leader of Opposition of state Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari and former AMC mayor, Jitendra Tiwari, Ms Tiwari’s husband, were present at the start of the programme, held on 14 December, but after these leaders left, local people rushed to collect blankets and in a stampede two women and a child was killed and nine others were hurt.

December 25, 2022

19 foreigners killed in Seoul halloween stampede

The death toll from Saturday's accident rose to 151, with 19 of them identified as foreigners, Choi Seong-beom, head of the fire department in Yongsan, said in a briefing.

October 30, 2022

Foreign leaders send condolence messages to S.Korea over Itaewon stampede

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said in a tweet, "All our thoughts are with those currently responding and all South Koreans at this very distressing time."

October 30, 2022

S.Korean Prez Yoon announces national mourning period over Itaewon stampede

Yoon addressed the nation live from the presidential office a day after a crowd surge in a narrow alley in Itaewon crushed scores of young revellers, many in their 20s.

October 30, 2022

Halloween Horror: 149 Killed, over 150 injured in stampede in South Korea

The incident reportedly occurred after a large group of people rushed to an Itaewon bar after hearing an unidentified celebrity visited there

October 30, 2022

World mourns heartbreaking tragedy

Fans died in the arms of players. I’m mentally shattered. I feel a heavy burden, even a heavy responsibility. – Javier Roca, the coach of Arema

October 4, 2022

Indonesia stadium stampede: Police chief transferred; 9 cops removed from their posts

Panicked spectators were crushed on Saturday as they tried to flee the overcrowed stadium in Malang, East Java, after police fired tear gas to disperse fans of Arema FC, who had poured onto the pitch after a 3-2 home defeat to Persebaya Surabaya.

October 4, 2022

Stampede at football match in Indonesia, death toll reaches 174

The incident took place after police tear-gassed supporters who invaded the pitch late on Saturday evening, BBC reported.

October 2, 2022

Stampede: Officers removed from Vaishnodevi Shrine Board

These transfers have been ordered following the stampede at the shrine on 1 January when 12 pilgrims were killed and 15 injured.

February 9, 2022

12 killed, several injured; Stampede occurs at Vaishno Devi Shrine

Dr. Gopal Dutt said the number of injured people was also not confirmed, and the injured were taken to Naraina hospital.

January 1, 2022

28 injured in Jalpaiguri vaccine camp stampede

A blame game has started between the block administration and the police and they are passing the buck at each other. State administrative officials have come to know of the matter and have decided to introduce a new system to avoid such untoward incidents in the future"

September 1, 2021