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The stampede of a football match in San Salvador, the capital of El Salvador, has attracted widespread attention. The incident reportedly left 12 dead and another 500 injured and treated. According to local police, a quarter-final national football match was being held at the time of the incident, because some fans who bought fake tickets and could not enter the stadium tried to force themselves into the stadium, resulting in a tragic stampede.
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According to witnesses, a group of fans tried to remove barricades at the entrance to the stadium, causing crowding and chaos. One volunteer said, "They managed to reach the stands and then there was a stampede and someone lost their lives from suffocation. "After the accident, the game was suspended and rescue commandos and medical personnel urgently launched rescue work.
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According to the Salvadoran Civil Defense, about 500 people were treated and many of the injured were transferred to hospitals. Although the condition of most of the injured is relatively stable, the tragedy has attracted the attention and mourning of society. In order to better carry out the treatment work, the Minister of Health called on the public to evacuate the area cautiously.
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Regarding the stampede, Salvadoran President Buquel said that the police would conduct a thorough investigation and said that no matter who the perpetrators were, they would not go unpunished. He stressed the seriousness of the incident and said accountability would be pursued.
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The Cuscatlan, a large football stadium with a capacity of 44,000 spectators, has been the venue for Salvadoran football matches since its opening in 1976. However, the tragedy has raised concerns about the safety of the stadium and called for tighter security measures to prevent similar incidents from happening again.
This stampede at a football match is a wake-up call to us to be extra vigilant at large gatherings. Whether organizers, managers or participants, they should recognize the importance of safety and take appropriate measures to ensure the safety and smooth running of the event for participants.
We deeply mourn those who lost their lives in this tragedy and express our concern and best wishes to the injured and their families. It is hoped that this incident will arouse the attention of the society to safety issues, so as to prompt the relevant departments to take stricter measures to ensure the safety and comfort of people in the activities. #Summer Life Punch Season ##El Salvador##Stampede ##足球 #