Kanjuruhan Stadium disaster
The Kanjuruhan Stadium disaster happened during a football match at Kanjuruhan Stadium in Malang, East Java, Indonesia, on 1 October 2022. Supporters of Arema F.C. invaded the football field. The police tried to stop the riot. They used tear gas. Many people got crushed and suffocated in the stampede when trying to escape.
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| Date | 1 October 2022 |
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| Location | Kanjuruhan Stadium, Malang, East Java, Indonesia |
| Coordinates | 8°9′2″S 112°34′23″E / 8.15056°S 112.57306°E |
| Deaths | 131[1] |
| Non-fatal injuries | 323[1] |
| Suspects | 6 |
Disaster
changeThe disaster happened after a match between Arema F.C. and Persebaya Surabaya. At first, the match went well. Arema lost to Persebaya with a score of 2–3.[2] Arema's supporters (called Aremania) invaded the pitch and rioted after their team lost. Around 3,000 supporters invaded the pitch.[3] The police had to use tear gas to stop the riot. This made people panic. Many tried to leave from a single exit.[4] Because of this, people got crushed in the stampede.[5]
Victims
changeThe disaster killed at least 131 people.[1] 34 people were killed inside the stadium. The others died at the hospital.[6] The
It is the second deadliest disaster in association football history.[7]
Response
changeBecause of the disaster, Liga 1, Liga 2 and Liga 3 matches were temporarily stopped.[8]
The National Commission on Human Rights of Indonesia plans to investigate the use of tear gas in the incident.[9]
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Round Up Tragedi Kanjuruhan: 125 Meninggal, 21 Luka Berat" [Round Up of the Kanjuruhan Tragedy: 125 Fatalities, 21 Heavy Injuries]. CNN Indonesia (in Indonesian). 3 October 2022. Archived from the original on 4 October 2022. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
- ↑ "Kronologi Kerusuhan Usai Arema vs Persebaya yang Tewaskan 127 Orang". CNN Indonesia (in Indonesian). 2 October 2022. Archived from the original on 2 October 2022. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
- ↑ "Dari 127 Korban Tewas, 34 Orang Meninggal di Stadion Kanjuruhan dalam Kerusuhan di Laga Arema FC vs Persebaya Surabaya". Okezone (in Indonesian). 2 October 2022. Archived from the original on 2 October 2022. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
- ↑ "Dilarang FIFA, Kenapa Ada Tembakan Gas Air Mata di Stadion Kanjuruhan?". CNN Indonesia (in Indonesian). 2 October 2022. Archived from the original on 1 October 2022. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
- ↑ "Kapolres Ungkap Penyebab Kerusuhan Kanjuruhan Malang, 127 Orang Tewas Termasuk 2 Polisi". Tribun-Medan.com (in Indonesian). 2 October 2022. Archived from the original on 2 October 2022. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
- ↑ "Dari 127 Korban Tewas, 34 Orang Meninggal di Stadion Kanjuruhan dalam Kerusuhan di Laga Arema FC vs Persebaya Surabaya". Okezone (in Indonesian). 2 October 2022. Archived from the original on 2 October 2022. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
- ↑ "Fakta-Fakta Tragedi Kanjuruhan Tewaskan 125 Orang, Ratusan Terluka" [Facts About the Kanjuruhan Tragedy: 125 Killed, Hundreds of Other Injured]. CNN Indonesia (in Indonesian). 3 October 2022. Archived from the original on 3 October 2022. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
- ↑ "Hasil Rapat TGIPF Tragedi Kanjuruhan: Semua Liga PSSI Dihentikan". CNN Indonesia (in Indonesian). Retrieved 5 October 2022.
- ↑ Widianto, Stanley; Sulaiman, Stefanno (2 October 2022). "Stampede, riot at Indonesia soccer match kill 129, police say". Reuters. Archived from the original on 2 October 2022. Retrieved 2 October 2022.