Sad news: 11 worshippers die in Zimbabwe stadium stampede

Prayer

by Akan Ido

Eleven people have been killed with several others injured in a stampede at a stadium in Zimbabwe.

The unfortunate incident happened on Friday morning as worshippers made to exit the venue of a prayer service anchored by popular pastor, Walter Magaya.

About 30,000 people were packed into the stadium located in Kwekwe, 213km west of the capital Harare.

Senior Assistant Commissioner, Shadreck Mubaiwa told the Reuters news agency that the congregation rushed towards a single exit, triggering a stampede that killed four people at the stadium. Another seven were pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.

“Police tried to rescue people but they were overwhelmed by the crowds. It is unfortunate that people wanted to rush out, which made it difficult to contain the situation,” Mubaiwa said.

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