At least 12 people were killed in a stampede at an El Salvador sports stadium where football fans had gathered to watch a local tournament.

Carlos Fuentes, a spokesman for the first aid group Rescue Commandos, told media "more than 100" people were taken to hospital. It is understood multiple people are in a critical condition. 

The tragedy occurred Saturday night as Alianza F.C and Club Deportivo FAS teams were playing a quarter-final game at the Cuscatlan stadium in the capital, San Salvador.

"The Salvadoran Football Federation deeply regrets the events that occurred at the Cuscatlan Stadium," the organisation wrote on Twitter. "It also expresses solidarity with the relatives of those affected and deceased in this incident."

The police said initial reports pointed to a crush of fans who tried to enter the stadium during the match. 

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