After a stampede at a soccer stadium in Indonesia, at least 174 people were killed.
After bitter rivals Persebaya Surabaya had defeated Arema late Saturday night in East Java, the incident occurred.
The stampede occurred when police used tear gas against supporters who tried to invade the pitch.
According to reports, this caused thousands of people to rush towards the exits, causing many deaths and hundreds more injuries.
According to reports, more than 300 people were rushed to the hospital.
East Java police chief Nico Afinta said in a news conference early on Sunday: “We have already done a preventive action before finally firing the tear gas as (fans) began to attack the police, acting anarchically and burning vehicles.”
Initial death toll was around 130. Officially, the number was 174. An additional 11 were seriously injured.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo said: “I deeply regret this tragedy and I hope this is the last soccer tragedy in this country. Don’t let another human tragedy like this happen in the future.
“We must continue to maintain sportsmanship, humanity and a sense of brotherhood of the Indonesian nation.”
Many Premier League clubs have sent messages to show support for the victims.
Arsenal wrote: “We are shocked to hear about the tragic events at Malang’s Kanjuruhan Stadium Indonesia today. Our thoughts and prayers are with all who have found a connection through football.”
“Manchester United is deeply saddened by the tragedy in Malang, Indonesia,” The Red Devils said. “We send our sincere condolences to the victims, their families, and everyone affected.”
Liverpool said: “We are deeply saddened to hear of the events at Kanjuruhan Stadium, Malang, Indonesia. The thoughts of everyone at Liverpool Football Club are with all those affected at this time.”
Man City added: “We are deeply saddened to hear of the tragic events at the Kanjuruhan Stadium in Indonesia. Our thoughts are with all those affected.”
We are deeply saddened to learn of the events in Malang at the Kanjuruhan Stadium Indonesia today.
Along with everyone who finds a connection through football, our thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragedy.
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) October 2, 2022
Manchester United is deeply affected by the tragedy in Malang (Indonesia).
We offer our condolences to all the victims and their families.
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 2, 2022
We are very saddened by the events at Kanjuruhan stadium, Malang, Indonesia.
Liverpool Football Club is thinking of all those who have been affected by this tragedy.
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) October 2, 2022
