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Stampede at Angolan stadium leaves 17 dead

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Hundreds of supporters stormed the gates of the Estádio Municipal 4 de Janeiro, causing dozens of casualties.

At least 17 people are reportedly dead after a stampede took place at an Angolan stadium prior to a match on Friday.

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A medical official at a hospital near the Estádio Municipal 4 de Janeiro in the northern city of Uige told Reuters that hundreds of fans had stormed the stadium gates ahead of a scheduled match between local sides Santa Rita de Cassia and Recreativo de Libolo.