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A controversial refereeing decision sparked violence and a crush at a soccer match in southeast Guinea, killing 56 people according to a provisional toll.
The fatalities occurred during the final of a tournament in honor of Guinea's military leader Mamady Doumbouya at a stadium in Nzerekore, one of the nation's largest cities.
Some fans threw stones, triggering panic and a crush, a government statement said, promising an investigation.
A video authenticated by Reuters showed dozens of people scrambling over high walls to escape.
Guinea football crush kills dozens in Nzérékoré. (2024, December 2). BBC Breaking News, World News, US News, Sports, Business, Innovation, Climate, Culture, Travel, Video & Audio. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdx9lg22k2po
