Another 38 people injured, seven seriously, at Olembe StadiumIncident took place at hosts’ game with Comoros in YaoundéEight people have died and another 38 were injured after a crush outside the Olembe Stadium in Yaoundé, the capital city of Cameroon, at the host nation’s Africa Cup of Nations tie against Comoros on Monday night.
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The tragedy happened as supporters attempted to gain access to the ground’s south entrance for the last-16 match. The circumstances, including whether the injuries occurred before kick-off or as play continued, are unclear but a statement from the Cameroon government confirmed the deaths and injuries. It said seven of the injuries were serious.