Tragedy in Indonesia.

At least 125 people died in clashes that broke out at the end of a football match, a toll revised downwards by the authorities who initially spoke of over 180 victims.

The violence broke out when angry supporters of the defeated team invaded the pitch after a game in Malang, East Java province.

"Among the victims two agents - explains the police chief, Nico Afinta, in a note -. Thirty-four people died inside the stadium while the others in hospital".

Many of the victims have not yet been identified.

The injured would be over two hundred.

Il caos nello stadio (Ansa)
Il caos nello stadio (Ansa)
Il caos nello stadio (Ansa)

THE RECONSTRUCTION - According to what has been reconstructed, about 3 thousand Arema FC fans invaded the Kanjuruhan stadium after their team lost 3-2 to historical rival Persebaya Surabaya. The police fired tear gas to stop them but dozens of people were trampled and killed in the crowd .

"When the police fired tear gas, people instinctively ran towards the exits: everyone pushed, I saw many die," a witness told AFP.

"I am deeply sorry for this tragedy and I hope it will be the last one linked to football in our country", the words of the president of the country, Joko Widodo.

Indonesia will host the U20 World Cup next May.

(Unioneonline / D)

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