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Five die in Algeria rap concert stampede



ALGERIA: At least five people died in a stampede at a rap concert at Algiers in Algeria, international media reports said.

Thousands enthusiasts had gathered at a stadium to see Abderraouf Derradji, popular rapper, also known as Soolking, performing when a stampede broke out at one of the entrances of the stadium.

Around two dozen people have been injured in the stampede and taken to hospitals, authorities have said. (Agencies)

Publish Date : 23 August 2019 15:05 PM

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