The FAS of Alianza y Santa Ana is one of the most popular football teams in the Central American country of El Salvador. A huge crowd had gathered at the gate of Castleton Stadium to watch their match.
According to the information, some people were trying to forcefully enter the stadium. During this, there was a stampede.
Citing investigators, The New York Times wrote that malfunctioning computerized ticket-checking machines at the south gate led to long queues.
There some people started trying to enter forcibly. During this, there was a stampede. Due to this, some people fell down and people started going over them.
People buried below died of suffocation. Local news organizations have raised the question that more tickets were sold than seats for the match.
America’s National Civil Police has confirmed the death of 12 people by posting on Twitter. Many injured have been admitted to the hospital. Rescue commando Carlos Fuentes said, “Twelve people have been confirmed dead, eight men and four women. We have rescued 500 people and more than 90 have been admitted to hospitals. Some of them are in critical condition.” ” This incident happened about 16 minutes after the start of the match, due to which the game had to be stopped.
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele said after the accident that police would conduct a detailed investigation into the incident. He said that whoever the culprits are, they will not be spared.