A fatal stampede at an Indonesian football match has claimed at least 174 lives.
Authorities in the Javanese region of Malang have told local media of a staggering loss of life as the fixture between Arema and Persebaya Surabaya descended into violence at the Kanjuruhan Stadium. Chaos broke out after Persebaya Surabaya won 3-2 with scores of Arema fans reportedly storming the pitch at full-time.
Local reports indicate the stampede occurred when police fired tear gas into the crowd after they entered the pitch. Authorities have stated that a further 180 people are injured with "many in a deterioriating condition" in what is already one of the worst stadium disasters in football history.
