Historical Events tagged with "estadio mateo flores"
Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.
Accidents & Tragedies
Deadly Stadium Crush in Guatemala City
October 16th, 1996 28 years ago
During a football match in Guatemala City, a massive crush occurred, resulting in the deaths of eighty-four football fans and injuries to approximately 180 others. The incident took place as fans rushed to exit the Estadio Mateo Flores after a dangerous situation erupted within the crowd. This tragic event highlighted the need for improved crowd management and safety measures in large sporting events.
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