TWO people have been killed and more than 20 more taken to hospital after a bloody riot broke out during a Mexican football match between Queretaro and Atlas.
The brawls broke out about an hour into the top-flight clash at Corregidora Stadium on Saturday.
It was initially feared that multiple fans may have been killed after local reports in Mexico claimed as many as 17 were dead.
But officials from the Coordination of Civil Protection of the State of Querétaro later clarified that 22 people were transported to hospitals, with two in critical condition.
“The rest are stable. It should be mentioned that all of those injured are male and at this moment it’s been confirmed that four were from the state of Jalisco.”
Queretaro was losing 1-0 after a goal by Julio Furch when the chaos broke out, according to reports.
The game had to be suspended in the 62nd minute.
Multiple reports indicate fans rushed the field and began attacking each other.
Some were using chairs and metal bars as weapons.
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8Players on the field fled to their respective locker rooms, while security guards opened the gates to the field where families with young children could be seen running to safety.
Liga MX is the top professional football division within the Mexican football system.
Mikel Arriola, President of Liga MX, released a statement via Twitter that has been translated to English.
"Unacceptable and unfortunate violence at the Corregidora stadium in Queretaro.
"Those responsible for the lack of security in the stadium will be punished in an exemplary manner. The safety of our players and fans is a priority!"
Liga XM also announced that a full investigation would be taking place.
Atlas is the reigning league champion. The two teams have had a bitter rivalry for decades.
La Corregidora stadium is located in Querétaro City in central Mexico.
The investigation is ongoing.
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