Stampede outside stadium in Iraq kills 2, injures dozens
A stampede outside a stadium in southern Iraq killed at least two people and injured dozens Thursday, a health official said.
The deadly incident happened as spectators gathered to attend the final match in the first international soccer tournament held in the country in four decades. The Iraqi News Agency said one person was killed and 60 people who were injured outside the Basra International Stadium some of whom are in critical condition.