At least four people die in Mexico City during large post-match celebrations following Mexico’s 2-0 win over Ecuador, which sends the team to the World Cup round of 16. City health authorities report that three people suffocate in the middle of dense crowds: a 19-year-old woman, a 44-year-old man, and a 48-year-old woman. Authorities also report a separate death of a 30-year-old man after an epileptic crisis. Multiple outlets describe the incident as occurring during raucous festivities downtown and state that more than a million people gather in the capital after the victory. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expresses support for the victims’ families. Some reports earlier mentioned fewer deaths and a possible additional unconfirmed fatality, but the later accounts cited by sources converge on a total of four deaths attributed to crowd-related asphyxiation and a medical emergency during the celebrations. Mexico’s next match is scheduled against England in the capital.
Four die in Mexico City during World Cup celebrations after Mexico beats Ecuador
At least four people die in Mexico City during large post-match celebrations following Mexico’s 2-0 win over Ecuador, which sends the team to the World Cup round of 16. City health authorities report...
- Mexico City authorities report four deaths during World Cup celebrations after Mexico’s 2-0 win over Ecuador.
- Three victims—aged 19, 44 and 48—die from suffocation/asphyxiation in crowded conditions.
- A 30-year-old man dies after an epileptic crisis during the celebrations.
- More than a million people gather in Mexico City for post-game festivities after the victory.
- President Claudia Sheinbaum issues condolences and support for the victims’ families.
At least four people are confirmed to have died during celebrations held in Mexico City as fans celebrated the country's national team advancing to the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup
1 month agoAt least four people have died, three due to asphyxiation, during celebrations in Mexico City after El Tri's win over Ecuador on Tuesday night.
1 month agoMexican health authorities said that four people died during massive celebrations in downtown Mexico City after the national team’s victory over Ecuador secured a place in the World Cup round of 16.
1 month agoHealth authorities said that four people died during massive celebrations in downtown Mexico City after the national team’s victory over Ecuador.
1 month agoMEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) — At least four people died in Mexico City on Wednesday during raucous post-game celebrations after Mexico's victory over Ecuador in the World Cup sent the team to the round of sixteen. Three people suffocated to death at the heart of massive crowds -- a 19-year-old woman, a 44-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman, city health authorities said. A 30-year-old man also died in an epileptic crisis, officials said. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed "our solidarity and support" for the victim's families. The Mexican national team beat Ecuadaor 2-0 on Tuesday in Azteca Stadium, sending it to the next round to face England on Sunday, a match that will also take place in the capital. The win sent over a million people into the streets for the wild post-game celebrations, authorities said. READ: WATCH: Massive World Cup celebrations in Mexico City leave three dead
1 month agoHealth officials say three people died during massive celebrations in Mexico City after Mexico’s 2-0 World Cup win.
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