At least eight killed in crush at Cameroon stadium
Tuesday, January 25, 2022 | 370 Views |
Crush at Cameroon stadium
Videos showed screaming fans being crushed at an entry gate to the Olembé stadium in the capital Yaoundé.
Witnesses described chaotic scenes outside the ground as thousands of fans struggled to get access.
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