Demba Diop stadium crush

The Demba Diop stadium crush occurred on 15 June 2017 at the Demba Diop stadium in Dakar, Senegal. During the extra time of the Senegalese football league final match, supporters from the team threw projectiles at the supporters of the opposing team, Stade de Mbour, causing them to leave their seats en masse. This fracas between the fans resulted in a wall collapsing and the police firing tear gas into the stands. A stampede ensued, leaving eight dead and 60 injured. Senegal's president, Macky Sall, tweeted that those responsible for the incident would be sanctioned.

Demba Diop stadium crush

The Demba Diop stadium crush occurred on 15 June 2017 at the Demba Diop stadium in Dakar, Senegal. During the extra time of the Senegalese football league final match, supporters from the team threw projectiles at the supporters of the opposing team, Stade de Mbour, causing them to leave their seats en masse. This fracas between the fans resulted in a wall collapsing and the police firing tear gas into the stands. A stampede ensued, leaving eight dead and 60 injured. Senegal's president, Macky Sall, tweeted that those responsible for the incident would be sanctioned.