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27 injured in Cairo stadium collapse
  • Desk Report
  • 2022-12-25 02:50:45

At least 27 people were injured on Saturday when part of a sports stadium south of Cairo collapsed during a basketball match, Egypt's health ministry said.

Ministry spokesman Hossam Abdel Ghaffar said, "27 people were injured, some with fractures and bleeding," adding that "most were non-life-threatening injuries."

The Egyptian basketball federation suspended the match between Alexandria's Al Ittihad and Cairo's Al Ahly as first responders rushed to the Hassan Mostafa Sports Hall in the October 6 suburb.

More than 20 ambulances were dispatched to take the injured fans to hospital from the sports venue, the ministry added.

Youth and Sports Minister Ashraf Sobhi has appointed a committee to look into the circumstances of the incident.

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