A rush to the subway following New Year’s Eve festivities in Doha resulted in this incident.
News agencies Sputnik and Xinhua, citing eyewitness accounts, reported Wednesday that numerous injuries resulted from a stampede after New Year’s Eve celebrations in Doha, Qatar’s capital.
The incident allegedly transpired at a subway station in Lusail, a Doha suburb, after a fireworks show and open-air concert featuring live DJs. Media reports indicate that a rush to catch the last trains before the subway closed led to the stampede near Lusail Boulevard, causing injuries.
Emergency medical personnel reportedly responded to the scene. Videos shared on X purportedly depict medical professionals treating the injured at the subway station after the stampede.
Local authorities have yet to release an official statement regarding the incident. A precise number of injuries remains unavailable.
🚨 BREAKING . Dozens injured in a crowd surge at a metro station in Lusail, a suburb of Doha
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The incident occurred as several people rushed to reach the station before closing time.
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This marks the third year that Lusail Boulevard, a 1.3km stretch north of Doha, hosted New Year’s celebrations.
🚨Dozens injured in stampede after New Year’s Eve 2025 celebrations in Qatar’s capital, Doha
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Reports suggest that although initially scheduled to last until 2:00 am local time, the event concluded at 1:00 am.
Online footage showcases a spectacular light show, the 2025 countdown, and a large fireworks display attended by thousands.