At least 174 people have died in a stampede at football match in Indonesia after police tear-gassed fans invading the pitch
About 180 more people were injured after a crush when local side Area FC lost 2-3 to rivals Persebaya Surabaya in East Java.
Some people suffocated and others were trampled as hundreds ran to the exit in an effort to avoid the tear gas. In the chaos, 34 died at the stadium, including two officers, and some reports included children among the casualties.Picture: Getty Many died at the stadium with others losing their lives succumbing to injuries on the way to hospital.Indonesia's football association, known as PSSI, has suspended the premier league Liga 1 indefinitely in light of the tragedy and banned Arema from hosting matches for the remainder of the season.
"I deeply regret this tragedy and I hope this is the last soccer tragedy in this country. Don't let another human tragedy like this happen in the future," he said. "We must continue to maintain sportsmanship, humanity and a sense of brotherhood of the Indonesian nation."