Zamalek disaster
| Date | 17 February 1974 |
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| Location | Zamalek Stadium, Cairo, Egypt |
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| Cause | Crowd crush |
| Deaths | at least 48 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 50 |
The Zamalek disaster occurred on 17 February 1974 when fans were crushed before a football friendly match at the Zamalek Stadium in Cairo between Zamalek SC of Egypt and Dukla Prague of Czechoslovakia.[1]
The total death toll is reported variously as 48,[1] 49,[2][3] or 50;[4] 50 more were injured during this event.[2]
Following a change of venue for the match, many supporters thought they would not be able to enter the newly chosen stadium, as the previously intended venue, Nasser Stadium, was much larger.[2] There was a stampede,[1][5] the walls crumbled,[4] and many people were left dead. According to reports, up to 80,000 people tried to access the stadium, despite the capacity at the time being just 40,000.[6]
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