Authorities in Guinea, a country in west Africa, reported Monday that a crush of people during a soccer tournament had killed at least 56 people and injured numerous others.
The cause of the crush at a stadium in the southern city of Nzerekore is being investigated, according to a statement released by Information Minister Fana Soumah.
Videos posted on social media showed spectators rushing to leave the crowded arena. In a previous statement, Prime Minister Bah Oury said, “The government regrets the incidents that marred the football match between the Labé and Nzérékoré teams this afternoon in Nzérékoré.”
“The administration is keeping an eye on how things are unfolding and reiterates its appeal for calm so that medical services may continue to provide first aid to the
