Deadly Ivorian soccer stampede

Published: 31 March 2009 y., Tuesday
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Lucky to be alive - injured soccer fans are led to safety after a deadly stampede at a World Cup qualifying match in the Ivory Coast.

 

Ticketless fans are being blamed for the crush which happened shortly before the game between Ivory Coast and Malawi.

 

 

Šaltinis: Reuters
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