On this day in 2001 a disaster known as the Accra Sports Stadium Disaster occurred in Ghana, Africa resulting in the deaths of 126 people (some sources claim 127 deaths). The defeat of popular football team resulted in a civil disturbance which led to police using tear gas. Panic and a stampede ensued which caused "compressive asphyxia" essentially crushing a large number of attendees.
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I love these "On This Date In Weather/Disaster History" and I'm glad you do one. I hope to see more of this here!
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