Stampede at soccer match leaves at least 174 dead in Indonesia

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The stampede occurred following police fired tear gas.

At least 174 people were killed in a stampede during a soccer match in Indonesia following police fired tear gas at protesting fans, authorities reported.

In addition, regarding 180 people were injured.

The events occurred following Arema FC had lost the match once morest its main rival, Persebaya Surabaya in East Java.

Videos show fans running onto the field following the final whistle.

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