Port Said Stadium Riot
Thousands of El Masry spectators stormed the stadium stands and the pitch, following a 3–1 victory by El Masry, and violently attacked El Ahly fans using a variety of melee weapons including knives and clubs.The situation was worsened by police refusing to open stadium doors, trapping people inside resulting in more deaths and crowd crush. 74 people were killed and hundreds more injured.
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500+ Injuries
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74 Fatalities
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Egypt
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2,100+ Injuries
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86+ Fatalities
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140 Injuries
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83 Fatalities
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600 Injuries
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39 Fatalities
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