One dead and at least 60 others injured after horror stadium crush

According to clips and images on social media, the Iraqi state security forces were deployed to help them.

This morning, the spokesman for Iraq’s Ministry of Interior Major General Khaled Al-Mahna, warned sports fans to avoid the venue.

The incident took place during a football match between the Iraqi national team in the final of the 25th edition of the Arabian Gulf Cup, which began on the 8th of this month.

It involves eight teams: Iraq, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain.

source: express.co.uk