At least 18 people are killed in a stampede at a boxing match in Indonesia's most eastern province yesterday.

The incident was triggered by fighting among fans. Another 39 persons were injured.

The dispute was over how the match was being scored. It prompted some 1,500 viewers to try and flee the stadium.

This eyewitness said people were crushed to death at a stadium entrance when people blocked the gate.

Thirteen women were among the dead.

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