Postage stamp before Oman’s game in Iraq: 1 dead, 60 wounded

In the stampede that occurred before the final match to be played in the framework of the “Arabian Gulf Cup” in Basra, Iraq, 1 person was killed and 60 people were injured.

According to the news from the official Iraqi agency INA, based on health sources, the citizens of Basra began to go to the Palm Trunk Stadium at dawn for the final match between the Iraqi and Oman soccer teams.

In the stampede around the stadium, 1 person was crushed to death and 60 people were injured.

It was reported that some of the injured who were taken to the hospital are in serious condition.

CALL FROM THE PRIME MINISTER

Separately, it was reported that Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia es-Sudani was also in the city for the final match.

In a meeting with local authorities on the preparations before the final match, Sudani appealed to the people of Basra after the stampede, asking them to “stand in solidarity with the relevant institutions for the best finish of the tournament.”

7 people died and 17 people were injured in the accident where 2 vehicles collided with those trying to go to Basra 3 days ago to watch the Iraq-Qatar game.

The “Arabian Gulf Cup”, which started in Iraq on January 6, will end with the final match to be played between the national teams of Iraq and Oman at 7:00 p.m. today. (AA)