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Africa Cup of Nations: At least eight killed in crush at Cameroon stadium


At least eight people have been killed and dozens more injured in a crush outside an Africa Cup of Nations football match in Cameroon.


Videos showed crowds of screaming football fans being crushed at the entry gates to the Paul Biya stadium in the capital Yaounde.


Witnesses described chaotic scenes outside the ground as thousands of fans struggled to get access.


Of the 38 people who were injured, seven are in a serious condition.

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