Football fans crushed in El Salvador stadium stampede, at least 12 dead

Emergency services were deployed to an El Salvador stadium after a crush killed at least 12 people and left dozens injured late on Saturday (20 May). Officials and witnesses said that fans angry at being prevented from entering the Monumental Stadium in San Salvador despite having tickets. Play was suspended at around the 16th minute when fans in the stands waved to get the attention of those on the field. Injured people were carried onto the field where they received medical treatment. Watch more on Independent TV: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/football-el-salvador-stadium-crush-b2343313.html Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: https://www.youtube.com/c/theindependent/videos Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newsletters Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Independent Follow The Independent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.independent Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB