56 killed in stampede after Guinea football match

Dozens of people are said to have died in the incident (Nimba Sports Zaly via AP)

Fifty-six people have been killed and several others were injured in a stampede at a football stadium in southern Guinea following clashes between fans, the government said.

Authorities are conducting an investigation to establish those responsible for the stampede on Sunday, Communications Minister Fana Soumah said on national television.