Tragedy Strikes Soccer Stadium in El Salvador with Multiple Deaths in Stampede

At least nine people were killed and dozens more injured when stampeding fans pushed through one of the access gates at Cuscatlan stadium in San Salvador, El Salvador, during a quarterfinal match between clubs Alianza and FAS. Play was suspended about 16 minutes into the match when fans in the stands waving frantically began getting the attention of those on the field and carrying the injured out of a tunnel and down to the pitch. The National Civil Police said in a preliminary report via Twitter that nine dead were confirmed at the match, and at least two of the injured transported to hospitals were in critical condition.