IN PICS | Indonesians protest for justice, demand investigation into deadly football stampede

More South Koreans have been spurred to take on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) lessons following a deadly Halloween crush in capital Seoul.

Watch: South Koreans undergoing CPR training following deadly Halloween crush

Two days after more than 150 people were killed in a Halloween stampede in Seoul, the South Korean police chief has now admitted a heavy responsibility for failing to prevent the Halloween stampede.

South Korean police admits 'heavy responsibility' for Halloween stampede disaster

On the same day that the tragic crowd crush occurred in Seoul, a similar tragedy was prevented in Jakarta.

WION Fineprint | Indonesia avoids tragedy

South Korea is in mourning after more than 150 people in the capital city died in a stampede. South Korean prime minister has promised a thorough investigation into the Halloween crush over the weekend.

Halloween stampede: South Koreans pay respect at memorial, President vows thorough investigation

South Korean residents visited a memorial altar on Monday to pay their respects to victims of the Halloween crush over the weekend that killed more than 150 people in the capital.

South Koreans gather to mourn victims of Halloween crush

October 29th saw one of the deadliest of events that occurred in South Korea, where a Halloween party became a tragic ground for the death of nearly 150 people due to a crowd crush or surge. But how is a crowd crush different from a stampede? We tell you.

Explained | How is a crowd crush different from a stampede?

A Halloween festival turned into a tragedy in South Korean capital, Seoul on Saturday night. At least 153 people mostly teenagers and young adults in their 20s were crushed to death in a stampede and another 65 people were injured.

South Korea Halloween horror: Mostly teenagers amongst dead in Seoul Stampede

South Korea Halloween horror: Mostly teenagers dead in Seoul Stampede

Sunday (October 30) proved to be a day when families were forced to search for their loved missing ones after the deadly Halloween stampede in South Korea capital Seoul.

South Korea Halloween stampede: Nation mourns as it seeks answers

On the same day a stampede in South Korea killed more than 150, another similarly heartbreaking incident was reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Reportedly, 11 people, including two police officers, died in a stampede during a music concert in a stadium in the capital city of Kinshasa.

Stampede during concert in packed stadium of Congo leaves 11 dead, including two policemen

South Korean capital Seoul saw dozens of people getting cardiac arrest during Halloween celebrations as thousands crowded narrow streets in the Itaewon neighbourhood.

South Korea declares national mourning after 152 killed in Seoul Halloween stampede

A stampede at a football stadium killed over 130 people in Indonesia last month. The Indonesian president has announced plans to demolish and replace the ground. Molly Gambhir brings you the details.

WION Fineprint | Indonesia to demolish stampede stadium

A stampede at a stadium in East Java province of Indonesia after a football match killed 125 people and left many injured besides loss of property. Indonesian president called for an investigation and put further matches on halt.

Indonesia Football Tragedy: 125 killed in stampede at Indonesia football match

In Indonesia, at least 125 people have been killed, 100 have been injured after a riot broke out due to a football match in East Java. Indonesian president called for an investigation and put further matches on halt.

Indonesia Football Tragedy: At least 125 killed in stampede

Indonesia is not the only country where stadium disaster has occurred. Take a look at the other major disasters that have taken place in football history.

A look at major football stadium tragedies in the past

In pics: The five worst football-related mishaps in history

Ahead of the third and final T20I between India and Australia, to be held in Hyderabad on Sunday (September 25), an unfortunate incident took place at the Gymkhana ground.

IND vs AUS, 3rd T20I: Stampede in Hyderabad as fans come in large numbers for tickets - Watch

A stampede broke out at a temple in western Rajasthan on early Monday claiming three lives, while numerous people were injured. According to reports, the tragedy took place around 5 am at the entrance of the temple where people were gathered for a monthly fair in the Sikar region, about 115 km from the state capital of Jaipur.

India: Three killed in stampede at Rajasthan's Khatu Shyamji Temple

A stampede broke out at the Barclays center in Brooklyn, New York injuring at least 10 people. Last night, the crowd was leaving the arena after a boxing match when word of gunshots spread among the crowd.

United States: 10 people injured in Brooklyn, shooting scare leads to stampede

At least 31 people were killed on Saturday when a stampede broke out in southern Nigeria during a church charity event where food was being distributed. The disaster took place in Port Harcourt city in Nigeria's Rivers state, local police spokeswoman Grace Iringe-Koko said.

At least 31 dead in Nigeria stampede

At least eight people were killed in a stampede outside a stadium hosting an Africa Cup of Nations soccer game. The stampede took place at Olembe stadium in Cameroon's capital.

Eight dead in Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon stadium stampede

At least eight people died and 38 were injured when fans stormed a soccer stadium hosting an Africa Cup of Nations match in Cameroon`s capital on Monday, the government said.

Stadium stampede kills eight in Africa Cup of Nations soccer face-off

At least 29 people have been killed including 11 children and a pregnant woman after a stampede broke out at a prayer in Liberia's capital Monrovia, 15 people have also been hospitalized including seven children.

Liberia: Church gathering ends in stampede killing at least 29 including 11 children in Monrovia

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