On the evening of October 16th, tragedy struck El Salvador when a stampede at a soccer stadium resulted in 12 deaths and over 50 injuries. The incident occurred during a match between two rival teams, Santa Tecla and Alianza.
The stampede began when a group of fans attempted to enter the stadium without tickets. When security guards attempted to stop them, the crowd panicked and began pushing and shoving each other in an attempt to get inside. This created a domino effect, resulting in a stampede that caused the death of 12 people and injured over 50.
The victims of the stampede ranged in age from 16 to 50 years old. They included both men and women, and some were even children. The majority of the victims were from Santa Tecla, the team whose fans were attempting to enter the stadium without tickets.
The incident has been met with shock and sadness throughout El Salvador. President Nayib Bukele has declared three days of mourning for the victims, and flags are flying at half-mast throughout the country. The government is also conducting an investigation into the incident to determine who is responsible.
This tragedy serves as a reminder of the dangers of overcrowding at sporting events. It is essential that safety protocols are followed to ensure that such an incident does not happen again. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of those who lost their lives in this terrible tragedy.
