A Hillsborough survivors' group has sent a message of support to the victims of the Kanjuruhan Stadium crush.
The Hillsborough Survivors Support Alliance sent the message of support to the victims' families this morning, Sunday, October 2. At least 174 people died in a crush at a football stadium in Indonesia in what has become one of the world's worst stadium disasters.
Around 180 people were also hurt in the aftermath of the home team Arema FC's loss to rivals Persebaya Surabaya at the overcrowded Kanjuruhan stadium. The crush took place after police tear-gassed fans who invaded the pitch.
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Thousands are believed to have surged towards the stadium exits as panic spread, where many suffocated. FIFA, the world's governing football body, states no "crowd control gas" should be used by stewards or police at matches. The Indonesian football association (PSSI) said it had launched an investigation, adding the incident had "tarnished the face of Indonesian football".
This morning the Hillsborough Survivors Support Alliance tweeted that "no one should go to a match and not go home". The full tweet said: "Our thoughts are with the people on Indonesia and all those affected by the events at the Kanjuruhan Stadium. Thinking of the survivors and the families of those who died. RIP. No one should go to a match and not go home."
A crush developed at the Hillsborough Stadium in 1989 resulting in the deaths of 97 Liverpool fans attending the club's FA Cup semi-final. Both Liverpool FC and Everton FC have also sent messages of support to those affected in the Kanjuruhan Stadium tragedy.
Liverpool FC tweeted: "We are deeply saddened to hear of the events at Kanjuruhan Stadium, Malang, Indonesia. The thoughts of everyone at Liverpool Football Club are with all those affected at this time."
Everton FC added: "Everton Football Club is deeply saddened by the tragedy in Malang, Indonesia. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families and everyone affected."
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