A stampede at a stadium in the West African nation of Guinea has killed at least 56 people. The crowd crush happened after security forces released tear gas to control rowdy fans.
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00:00At least 56 people are dead after a crowd crush at a football stadium in Guinea.
00:11The incident took place during a football match when fans of the visiting team stormed
00:17the pitch, protesting a red card decision. Security forces released tear gas to control
00:23the situation, causing thousands of spectators to flee through the narrow stadium gates.
00:29Children were among the dozens killed. The country's Prime Minister, Bawuri, expressed
00:34condolences to the victims and is promising medical and psychological help to the many
00:40injured.