Indonesian tragedy-At least 174 dead after crowd crush at Indonesian football match

Disappointed with the loss, thousands of supporters threw bottles and other objects at players and officials before storming the pitch.

In response authorities fired tear gas, leading to a crowd stampede and to cases of suffocation, East Java police chief Nico Afinta told reporters.

Hundreds of people reportedly ran to an exit gate in an effort to avoid the tear gas. Some suffocated in the chaos and others were trampled.

More than 300 people were rushed to nearby hospitals to treat injuries, but many died on the way or during treatment, Mr Afinta said.

After initial reports of around 130 deaths, Deputy East Java Governor Emil Dardak announced a higher figure to local media.

At least two police officers were among he dead, police chief Nico Afinta said.
God give power to the families of those that died and what happened its so sad ..
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