A tragic crush occurred at Madagascar’s Mahamasina Stadium during the opening ceremony of the Indian Ocean Island Games, resulting in at least 12 deaths and 85 injuries. The incident took place as sports fans gathered at an entrance for the regional multi-sports event. The stadium, designed for about 41,000 attendees, has witnessed deadly crushes in the past. Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina observed a moment of silence during the ceremony, which proceeded as planned. The Indian Ocean Island Games feature athletes from various nations in the region, and this year’s edition, hosted by Madagascar, was scheduled to run from August 25 to September 3.