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Horror stampede at Iraq Stadium; Dozens suffocate as fans throng venue I Watch
Published on Jan 19, 2023 05:25 pm IST
A deadly stampede broke out outside a football stadium in Basra in Iraq. The mishap took place hours before the 2023 Gulf Cup final between Iraq and Oman. Thousands of fans without tickets thronged the stadium that led to a stampede. Reports say dozens were suffocated and have sustained injuries. Iraq is hosting the Gulf Cup after nearly three decades of repeated bans on international matches.
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