One person died and eight others were injured in a stampede during a crowded gathering of fans in central Amman early Tuesday. The incident occurred at Hashemite Square, where thousands of spectators had gathered to watch Jordan's World Cup match against Algeria on giant screens.
Emergency teams transported nine people to the hospital after heavy congestion and crowd movement at the venue led to the crush. While eight of the injured sustained minor to moderate injuries, one person later died. Experts are currently investigating to determine the exact cause of death.
The event took place as Jordan competed in its first World Cup. The team was knocked out of the tournament following their 2-1 defeat to Algeria.