A crowd crush at a soccer match in the west African country of Guinea has left at least 56 people dead and many others injured, authorities said Monday.

A referee's controversial decision turned into violence during a soccer match in southeast Guinea on Monday. According to Reuters, 56 people were killed in the chaotic scene. The deaths occurred during the final of a tournament that was honoring Guinea military leader,

A controversial refereeing decision sparked violence at a soccer match in southeast Guinea, killing at least 56 people, the government said.

"During the stampede, victims were recorded. The regional authorities are working to restore calm and serenity among the population."

At least 56 killed in southeastern city after rival fans stormed the pitch following a controversial referee decision.

A controversial refereeing decision sparked violence and a crush at a soccer match in southeast Guinea, killing 56 people, according to a provisional toll, the government said on Monday, as a witness described scenes of chaos.

An unknown number of others in the country’s largest southern city were injured when security tried to stop clashes over a disputed penalty,

The clashes occurred during a game between the Labe and Nzerekore soccer teams in Nzerekore, the second-largest city in the West African nation.

At least 56 people have been killed in a crush at a football match in Guinea's second-largest city, Nzérékoré, the government says. That death toll is disputed by many in the country, who believe the true number of dead is closer to 100.

At least 56 people have died and dozens more are injured as security forces tried to quell clashes during a soccer match in southern Guinea's largest city.

The violence took place after some fans were unhappy with the referee’s decision and stormed the pitch, according to witnesses.