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One dead and 60 wounded were reported at Palm Trunk Stadium in Basra, Iraq. A source told the Iraqi News Agency (INA) that “the stampede between enthusiasts near the Trunk Al-Nakhla stadium in Basra governorate resulted in the death of one user and the injury of 60 others. “Hamza Adnan Ahmed, 26, from Baghdad, died after getting caught up in the incident, his brother Omar told The National. He had been in Basra since the beginning of the tournament. His brother, cousin and friend were injured.
He added: “There are critical instances among the injured. “
Footage from the scene shows many enthusiasts pushing themselves and others down a narrow avenue.
In a stunning clip of the aftermath, injured bodies can be seen strewn on the track after the accident.
Some citizens reported that the victims lost consciousness and fainted while struggling to escape the stampede.
According to clips and photographs on social media, Iraqi state security forces have been deployed there.
This morning, Iraqi Interior Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Khaled Al-Mahna warned sports enthusiasts about the site.
The incident occurred at a soccer match between the Iraqi team in the final of the 25th edition of the Arab Gulf Cup, which started on the 8th of this month.
There are six teams: Iraq, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain.
Al-Muhanna told Earth News: “We call on enthusiasts who don’t have tickets not to gather outdoors at the gates of the sports city, so that they can sustain their lives. “
He added: “The security forces are provided and alerted to any emergency,” noting that “there are other spaces to see the adjustment on the giant screens that have been enabled. “