Panic, Stampede in Italian Club Leave at Least 6 Dead, 120 Injured

The incident reportedly took place near the eastern coastal city of Ancona. According to local media, the stampede started after a pepper spray was fired inside the club.

Local media reported tht many of the victims suffered crushing injuries as the night club was packed at the time of the incident. According to witnesses, cited by the outlet, around 1,000 people were present in the club at the time of the incident.

The incident reportedly took place at around 01:00 (midnight GMT). The Repubblica newspaper reported that 118 people had been hospitalized with various injuries after the incident. Ten of those wounded have sustained grave injuries.