Numerous people have reportedly been injured in a stampede at the viewing event for founding Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, as those in attendance jostled in an attempt to see the late leader’s body.

There was no way Zimbabwean police officials were going to be able to contain that many people.

The thousands of Zimbabweans caused a stampede as they frantically shoved their way into the Rufaro Stadium.

As the body was welcomed into the stadium, thousands waited outside the gates to get inside and occupy the best seat for an untethered view of the late president.

However, things quickly got out of hand as scores of locals pushed through the gates, causing a stampede. The numbers have not been confirmed but there was a number of people who suffered serious injuries.

Riot police managed to barricade the area and contain the chaos.

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