It is reported that 13 people died and 108 were injured in a stampede at the opening of a sports festival in Madagascar.
It is reported that nearly 50,000 people attended the Games held in the capital city of Antananarivo.
A group of Red Cross representatives present at the event have stated that the number of dead and injured may increase further.
The accident occurred during the inauguration of the Indian Ocean Islands Games, which are held every four years, and it is said that this multi-sport event is scheduled to be held until the 3rd of next month.