‘At Least 73’ Killed After Soccer Match In Egypt

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At least 73 people have been killed after fans clashed after a soccer match in Port Said, Egypt, the BBC reports.

The fans flooded the field after the match, throwing stones, fireworks and battles, according to the AP. Egyptian military helicopters are on the way to the stadium to help evacuate the players, MSNBC reports.

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