At least 13 killed in Angola Stadium Vigil Crush

Author:
Euro News
Publisher:
Euro News
Publication Date:
1 January 2013
Tags:
Angola, Religion

At least 13 people have been crushed to death and dozens more injured at a vigil organised by a Pentecostal church in Angola. Crowds of people were trying to get into the service at an overcrowded stadium in the capital Luanda when the tragedy occurred. Emergency workers say four children were among the fatalities.

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