Amman, June 23 -- One person died while eight others were injured after a stampede broke out during a crowded public gathering in central Amman as fans watched Jordan's World Cup match against Algeria early Tuesday.

The Jordan News Agency reported, as per Reuters, citing the country's Public Security Directorate (PSD).

The incident took place at Hashemite Square, where large numbers of supporters had assembled in the capital to follow Jordan's 2-1 defeat to Algeria.

According to the report, emergency teams rushed nine injured people to the hospital after heavy congestion and sudden crowd movement led to a stampede-like situation. One of the injured later died, while the others sustained minor to moderate injuries.

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