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Ivory Coast New Year crush 'kill dozens' Ivory Coast New Year stampede kill dozens
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At least 60 people have been crushed to death during New Year festivities in Ivory Coast's commercial capital, Abidjan, local media say. At least 60 people have been crushed to death and about 200 injured during New Year festivities in Ivory Coast's main city Abidjan, rescue officials say.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday in the central Plateau area of the city. About 200 people are also reported to have been injured. The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday near a stadium in the centre of the city where a fireworks display was held.
Many of the victims are said to have been children. It is unclear what caused the stampede. The victims are said to have included many children.
How the crush happened is still unclear. Relatives have gone to the scene to get news of missing loved ones.
The distraught mother of a nine-year-old boy told local media: "I have just seen all those bodies, but I can't find my son."