(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) At least nine people were trampled to death and another seven people were injured on Sunday during a stampede at a massive dance in the largest Brazilian city of Sao Paulo, authorities said,Trendreports citing Xinhua.
The incident happened as people panicked after hearing gunshots from a nearby confrontation between police officers and two suspects who opened fire as they tried to flee on a motorcycle. Authorities said nearly 5,000 people were at the dance event.
Sao Paulo State Governor Joao Doria regretted the loss of life and asked for an investigation into the incident.
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