Nine dead in Guatemala music festival stampede
More than 20 people were injured in the tragedy, which took place at an outdoor rock concert marking Guatemalan Independence Day
News By James Hanley | 16 September 2022
At least nine people have died, including two 12-year-old children, following a stampede at a rock music festival marking Guatemalan Independence Day. The tragedy unfolded in the early hours of Thursday (15 September) in the city of Quetzaltenango, about 125 miles west of Guatemala City.
More than 20 people were also injured in the incident, with several requiring hospital treatment for suspected fractures. Thousands of concertgoers were reportedly in attendance at the annual outdoor show in Central America’s most populous country. The…
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