What is the deadly soccer stadium stampede?
A deadly soccer stadium stampede happened in Kanjuruhan stadium in Indonesia. Fans rushed the field after a soccer match on Oct 1, 2022, prompting the police to fire tear gas into the crowd. A stampede ensued as panicked fans rushed for the exits. The fatal crush left at least 130 people dead.
Gates in the Indonesia soccer stadium stampede were too small Police said the gates were unlocked but each was only able to accommodate two people at a time as hundreds tried to flee. 125 people died and hundreds were hurt after police fired tear gas.