A stampede occurs during a gathering of World Cup fans in central Amman, Jordan, early Tuesday. Jordan’s state news agency reports that one person dies and eight others are injured. The crowd gathers to watch Jordan’s World Cup match against Algeria. Multiple outlets covering the incident cite the same casualty figures from the state news agency. The reports do not provide additional details about the cause of the stampede, the location of the viewing event, or the condition of the injured. They also do not mention any arrests or ongoing investigations. The incident highlights the risks that can arise in crowded public settings during major international sporting events, as fans gather in public spaces to watch matches together. Authorities and organizers are not further specified in the available summaries, but the state news report is the primary source cited for the death and injuries.
Stampede in Amman during World Cup match viewing kills one, injures eight
A stampede occurs during a gathering of World Cup fans in central Amman, Jordan, early Tuesday. Jordan’s state news agency reports that one person dies and eight others are injured. The crowd gathers...
- A stampede happens during a World Cup match viewing gathering in central Amman, Jordan.
- Jordan’s state news agency reports one person dies.
- Eight other people are injured.
- The crowd gathers to watch Jordan’s World Cup match against Algeria.
- The incident is reported to occur early Tuesday.
A stampede at a gathering of World Cup fans in Jordan’s capital early Tuesday left one person dead and eight others injured, the state news agency said.
2 months agoJordan’s state news agency reports that one person has died and eight others have been injured in a stampede in central Amman
2 months agoOne person died and eight others were injured as fans gathered in central Amman to watch Jordan's World Cup match against Algeria.
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