A controversial refereeing decision sparked violence and a crush at a soccer match in southeast Guinea, killing 56 people, according to a provisional toll, the government said on Monday, as a witness described scenes of chaos.
The fatalities occurred during the final of a tournament in honor of Guinea's military leader Mamady Doumbouya at a stadium in Nzerekore, one of the West African nation's largest cities.
Fans threw stones, triggering panic and a crush, the government statement said, promising an investigation.
A video authenticated by Reuters showed dozens of people scrambling over high walls to escape.