Guateamala: Stampede kills at least nine, injures dozens in Quetzaltenango Sept. 15

Event

At least nine people were killed, and 20 others were injured in a stampede in Quetzaltenango in the early hours of Sept. 15. The stampede occurred during an Independence Day event taking place in the Zona 9 area of Quetzaltenango.

Officials will likely maintain a heightened security presence in the area in the coming hours. Localized ground travel delays are possible as the emergency response continues.

Advice

Exercise caution in the affected location and heed the advisories of local officials. Plan for localized ground travel delays.