Arabian Gulf Cup stampede
The Arabian Gulf Cup "stampede" was a crowd crush that took place on 19 January 2023 outside the Basra International Stadium in the Iraqi city of Basra, ahead of the 25th Arabian Gulf Cup final between Iraq and Oman. Up to four people died and up to 60 were injured in the crush. The families of the dead blamed inadequate crowd control and ticketless fans for the death and injuries. The stadium security staff blamed ticketless fans.
| Date | 19 January 2023 |
|---|---|
| Time | 10:00–14:00 GMT |
| Location | Outside the Basra International Stadium |
| Coordinates | 30°26′24″N 47°46′47″E |
| Deaths | 1–4 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 60–80+ |
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