Prime Minister Mamadou Oury Bah confirmed that a "stampede" during a football match resulted in numerous casualties, urging for calm amidst the tragedy.
"Bodies lined up as far as the eye can see in the hospital," a doctor described, highlighting the overwhelming number of victims following the crush, with the morgue already full.
Witnesses reported that the chaos began with a controversial refereeing decision, which escalated into fans invading the pitch and police responding with tear gas.
Videos circulating on social media depict the chaotic aftermath outside the stadium, with large crowds attempting to climb over walls and numerous unresponsive bodies lying in public view.
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