A tragic stampede in Amman’s Hashemite Plaza left one dead and eight injured following Jordan’s football match against Algeria. Get the latest updates.

The Jordan Public Security Directorate has announced that a tragic stampede occurred among a crowd of citizens inside the Hashemite Plaza in the capital, Amman.
​According to official security reports, the incident tragically resulted in one fatality and eight injuries.
​The crowd had gathered in the downtown landmark during the early hours of the morning to watch the Jordanian national football team, who suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat against Algeria in their recent match.
​Key Details of the Amman Stampede:
​Location: Hashemite Plaza (Al-Saha al-Hashimiya), Downtown Amman, Jordan.
​Casualties: 1 person confirmed dead; 8 others injured and transported to local hospitals.
​Context: The incident took place following the conclusion of the high-stakes football match between Jordan and Algeria.
​Official Response: Security forces immediately deployed to the Hashemite Plaza to manage the crowd, secure the area, and launch an investigation into the exact circumstances that triggered the fatal crush.