No fewer than 56 spectators have reportedly lost their lives in a stampede at a local stadiim in guinean city of Nzerekore during a football tournament.
According to the report, the incident occurred December 1, 2024 at the N'Zérékoré regional stadium, during the grand final of the national foundation tournament, between the teams of N'Zérékoré and Labé.
Prime Minister Oury Bah described the events as "tragic" and announced an inquiry to find those responsible, offering condolences to the victims' families.
One doctor, who did not want to be named, told AFP news agency there were "bodies lined up as far as the eye can see in the hospital".
"Others are lying on the floor in the hallways. The morgue is full," he added.
Local media said police had used tear gas after supporters of the visiting team, Labé, threw stones towards the pitch in anger at the referee.
"It all started with a contested decision by the referee. Then fans invaded the pitch," one witness told AFP.
Videos and images on social media appear to show chaotic scenes outside the stadium, with large crowds attempting to climb over walls and numerous bodies on the ground.
Some of those lying unresponsive on the ground appear to be children.
