Mass tragedy at a football match in Guinea: the number of victims is shocking

Mass tragedy at a football match in Guinea: the number of victims is shocking

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In the city of Nzerekore, Guinea, during and after a football match, there were mass clashes between fans. According to local hospitals, at least 100 people were killed in the incident.

In Guinea, dozens of people were killed in clashes between football fans in the south-east of the country. This is reported by AFP, reports UNN.

Details

The tragedy occurred during and after a football match in the city of Nzerekore on Sunday. 

According to sources in local hospitals, at least 100 people were killed, in particular, in the hospital and morgue of the city. One of the doctors, who asked to remain anonymous, confirmed the high number of victims. Another medic also reported dozens of deaths. 

The causes of clashes between fans are still being investigated, but similar incidents are noted during sporting events in West African countries, where football matches are often accompanied by violence and clashes.