Panic and a chaotic run for exits after police fired tear gas at an Indonesian soccer match left at least 174 dead, most of whom were trampled upon or suffocated, making it one.
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Panic and a chaotic run for exits after police fired tear gas at an Indonesian soccer match left at least 174 dead, most of whom were trampled upon or suffocated, making it one of the deadliest sports events in the world. Attention immediately focused on the police use of tear gas, which is banned at soccer stadiums by FIFA. President Joko Widodo expressed shock at the tragedy and ordered an investigation of security procedures. Riots broke out after the game ended Saturday evening with host Arema FC of East Java’s Malang city losing to Persebaya of Surabaya 3-2, per the AP.
