At Least Eight 40 70 People Killed After Egyptian Soccer Fans Storm Pitch (UPDATE)

Barry PetcheskyBarry Petchesky|published: Wed 1st February, 13:55 2012

Supporters of Egyptian side Al Masry invaded the field after today's 3-1 win over Al Ahly in Port Said, attacking Al Ahly players and security personnel. Al Jazeera is reporting that eight people have been killed and more than 60 injured. [via 101 Great Goals]


UPDATE 2:10 p.m. EST: Al Jazeera is now reporting the number of dead is at least 40.

UPDATE 2:45 p.m. EST: Al Jazeers updates their death toll to "more than 70." State TV puts it at 73.

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