A crowd crush at a soccer match in the west African country of Guinea has left at least 56 people dead and many others injured, authorities said Monday.

The clashes occurred during a game between the Labe and Nzerekore soccer teams in Nzerekore, the second-largest city in the West African nation.

"During the stampede, victims were recorded. The regional authorities are working to restore calm and serenity among the population."

A violent clash during a football tournament in Guinea's Jerekore city led to the deaths of around 100 people. Tensions escalated after a controversial referee decision, causing widespread

At least 56 killed in southeastern city after rival fans stormed the pitch following a controversial referee decision.

A crowd crush at a football match in N'Zerekore, Guinea, has resulted in multiple casualties, as confirmed by the country's prime minister. The incident occurred during a match between the Labé and N'Zerekore teams, with social media footage showing fans scrambling to escape the packed stadium.

An unknown number of others in the country’s largest southern city were injured when security tried to stop clashes over a disputed penalty,

A controversial refereeing decision sparked violence at a soccer match in southeast Guinea, killing at least 56 people, the government said.

At least 56 people have been killed in a crush at a football match in Guinea's second-largest city, Nzérékoré, the government says. That death toll is disputed by many in the country, who believe the true number of dead is closer to 100.

The violence took place after some fans were unhappy with the referee’s decision and stormed the pitch, according to witnesses.