(AP Photo/Fernando Antonio)

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — Thousands of soccer fans trying to force their way into a stadium for a championship match stampeded in panic when police fired tear gas Sunday, and at least four people and an unborn fetus were killed in the crush and 25 others were injured, authorities said. 7 Fans show solidarity after five people died outside stadium before match Credit: Getty Images

7 Security teams assist people inside the stadium following overselling of tickets Credit: Getty Images

7 A man is given mouth-to-mouth resuscitation following tragic incident Credit: Getty Images

7 Staff help man stricken inside stadium during match between Motagua and Honduras Progreso Credit: Getty Images

A spokesman for University Teaching Hospital says the victims died from suffocation and multiple broken bones from being trampled, while an unborn foetus passed away when its mother suffered severe injuries. The tragic incident was caused as more fans attempted to find their way into an already packed house at the General Tiburcio Andino National Stadium in the country’s capital of Tegucigalpa for the final of the Clausura tournament between Motagua and Honduras Progreso. (AP Photo/Fernando Antonio)

A police statement said the match appeared to have been oversold. The Estadio Tiburcio Carias Andino was sold out for the encounter, but Motagua believe capacity may have been breached due fans gaining entry with forged tickets. The club hit back saying that "responsible authorities immediately that fake tickets were being circulated" which "enabled people to enter the stadium illegally to watch the final between Motagua and El Progreso - people who apparently occupied seats that were not theirs, forcing others to leave the area". 7 An ambulance team in Honduras assist fans as tragedy strikes outside stadium Credit: Getty Images

There was a police presence around 600-strong, and they reacted by using water cannons and tear gas in an effort to restore order. — Eduardo Atala (@EduardoAtala1) May 29, 2017

7 Around 600 police were forced to use water canons to calm fans down Credit: Getty Images

7 A man reacts after an stampede at the National Stadium in Tegucigalpa, Honduras Credit: Reuters

Eventually, the game went ahead and Montagua won the contest 3-0 following a minute’s silence before kick-off.
Four people, including a pregnant woman, are killed and dozens injured when a rush of fans try to enter an already-at-capacity Tiburcio Carías Andino Stadium before the Honduran Clausura final in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Police are investigating possible overselling of tickets.