Horror in Indonesia: 174 dead after a football game

Police used tear gas to disperse the rioting fans, provincial police chief Nico Afinta said at an impromptu press conference on Sunday. 34 people died on the playing field of the Kanjuruhan Stadium, all others in hospitals, Afinta said, according to the radio station Elshinta and the broadcaster tvOne. He initially did not provide any information about the cause of the riots.

The riots occurred after the first division game between Arema FC and Persebaya FC. Following the 2-3 defeat in Malang, thousands of spectators stormed the pitch. Photos published on the tvOne website show, among other things, a completely destroyed car in the stadium. Further pictures show the storm and clouds of smoke on the pitch and in the stands. Many people trampled to death Two members of the police were among the dead, said provincial police chief Afinta. Most people died from lack of oxygen. Most were trampled to death. According to him, around 180 people are still in clinics. In addition, 13 vehicles were damaged during the riots, including ten police vehicles.

The Arema and Persebaya football clubs expressed their condolences to the victims and their families. “Arema FC expresses deep condolences for the disaster in Kanjuruhan. Arema FC management is also responsible for dealing with the victims, both the dead and the injured,” said club boss Abdul Haris. The club will set up a crisis center and a victim information center. “To the families of the victims, Arema FC management deeply apologizes and stands ready to provide compensation. The management is ready to accept suggestions on how to deal with the disaster so that many are saved,” Haris said. Football league interrupted The Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) suspended play in the first division for a week. Arema was banned from hosting home games for the rest of the season. The association also set up an investigation team that was supposed to start work on Sunday. “PSSI regrets the actions of Aremania supporters at Kanjuruhan Stadium. We are sorry and apologize to the families of the victims and everyone involved for the incident,” said association chairman Mochamad Iriawan. The police will be supported in the investigation.

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Horror in Indonesia: 174 dead after a football game

According to authorities, at least 174 people have died in serious riots and mass panic following a football match in the Indonesian province of East Java.

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