Fan Dies After Being Run Over by Israeli Water Cannon Vehicle at Zimbabwe Match
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
A fan died after being run over by an Israeli-made water cannon vehicle during crowd control outside a football match in Harare, Zimbabwe. The incident occurred due to overcrowding and a stampede at the stadium entrance. In response, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced that Zimbabwe's next home game will be played without spectators.
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- A fan died after being run over by an Israeli water cannon vehicle at a stadium in Zimbabwe.
- The incident occurred due to overcrowding and a stampede at the entrance to the National Sports Stadium.
- Zimbabwean media identified the vehicle as an Israeli-made crowd-control water cannon truck.
- Police described the death as occurring during a "stampede" caused by the vehicle's approach.
- The CAF has ordered Zimbabwe's next home match to be played without a crowd.
- The stadium was hosting its first match in five years after renovations.
A fan died in a tragic incident outside the National Sports Stadium in Harare, Zimbabwe, during a Confederation of African Football (CAF) qualifying match between Zimbabwe and the Democratic Republic of Congo last Monday. Reports from Zimbabwe indicate that the death occurred amidst severe congestion and overcrowding at the stadium entrance due to strict security checks. As a crowd of fans attempted to force their way in, a police vehicle, described by Zimbabwean media as an Israeli-made crowd-control water cannon truck, rapidly approached the area while deploying its water cannon.
In the ensuing crush, one fan fell and was run over by the vehicle. Police stated the death occurred during a "stampede." Zimbabwean reports described the vehicle as an "Israeli truck for dispersing demonstrations," referring to what is known in Israel as a "Skunk" water cannon. Video footage reportedly shows the vehicle moving quickly towards Gate 2, where a group of people were attempting to push their way in. The reports added that in the resulting crush, one person fell and was run over by the vehicle, noting that such vehicles are designed to disperse crowds with high-pressure water, not physical contact.
This was Zimbabwe's first match at its National Sports Stadium in five years, following extensive renovations that led to its prior unsuitability for use. While local police have pledged an "objective and comprehensive investigation" into the incident, the CAF announced on Tuesday that Zimbabwe's next home match, against Equatorial Guinea in November, will be played behind closed doors. This decision serves as a penalty for the tragic event and also follows a pitch invasion by local fans after the conclusion of the recent game.
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