Amman, June 23 (Petra) -- One person died and eight others were injured following a crowd-related incident at the Hashemite Square in central Amman early Monday, the Public Security Directorate (PSD) said.

Emergency teams responded after several attendees were hurt amid heavy congestion and movement within the venue. A total of nine people were transported to hospital for treatment.

The PSD added that one of the injured later died, while the remaining patients received medical care for injuries ranging from minor to moderate.

The deceased has been referred to forensic specialists, who will determine the exact cause of death as part of the ongoing procedures.

//Petra//WH