Egyptians killed after fans storm soccer field

At least 73 people were killed and as many as 1,000 injured after Egyptian soccer fans stormed the field in Port Said.<br/> <br />Witnesses say the fighting began after a fan of the visiting Al Ahli team ran on to the field with an iron bar. Al Masry fans responded by pouring onto the pitch and attacking Al-Ahli players. Many people were trampled by panicked crowds and several fans were reportedly thrown from higher levels of the stadium.<br/> <br />Hours later, many waited for updates about friends and family outside the local hospital.<br/> <br />News of the violence in Port Said prompted officials to halt a soccer match in Cairo. Angry fans responded by setting the stadium on fire.<br/> <br />Egyptian police say they've arrest 47 people in connection with the violence in Port Said.<br/> <br />Deborah Gembara, Reuters.