Crush at Africa Cup of Nations match: children among victims
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At least six people were killed during the Africa Cup of Nations match in Cameroon.
children, when the crowd tried to get into the Olembe stadium.
According to the governor of the central region of Cameroon, Nasseri Paul Biya, hospitals received at least four dozen injured. The number of victims may increase.
According to eyewitnesses, the stampede occurred when the stewards stopped letting people through the gate. The African Football Confederation launched an investigation.
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