Egyptian Soccer Riot Kills 73
Update 3:24 p.m.: Officials now report 73 people died in the riot, and that the army had to send helicopters to evacuate the players.
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Egypt's health minister reported today that 40 people died in a riot started at the conclusion of a soccer game in the city of Port Said, reports CNN. Arabic news site Youm7.com tweeted out a video of footage pf people rushing onto the field at the end of the game. Have a look:
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