Stampede at Soccer Stadium in El Salvador Leaves At Least 12 Dead

At least 12 people were killed and dozens injured when fans pushed through an access gate and stampeded into a soccer stadium in El Salvador during a quarterfinal match.
The incident occurred 16 minutes into the match between Alianza and FAS at the Monumental Stadium in Cuscatlan.
Play was immediately suspended and emergency responders transported the injured to local hospitals.
Government officials vowed to conduct a thorough investigation into the events and hold those responsible accountable.
All soccer matches in El Salvador were canceled in the aftermath of the tragic incident.