The Mexican capital was packed after the national team’s victory over Ecuador, with three people dying near a landmark in the city center.
Three people died in Mexico City on Tuesday night after being caught in a crowd crush during celebrations of host Mexico’s World Cup victory over Ecuador.
The deaths occurred as thousands of fans gathered near the Angel of Independence landmark along one of the city’s main boulevards, the Paseo de la Reforma avenue, which had been closed to traffic and set up for the celebrations.
Early Wednesday, Mexico City’s health office said two women aged 19 and 48, and a 44-year-old man, had died of suffocation in the street.
The victims were not immediately identified and authorities have not provided additional details about the circumstances of the deaths.
Mexico City packed after World Cup victory
Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada said on X that “all emergency medical protocols were activated” after three people were found unconscious at different locations near the landmark.
Fans took to the streets to celebrate after the Mexican national team beat Ecuador 2-0 at Azteca Stadium, ending a 40-year wait for a World Cup knockout victory.
Brugada said in a social media video on Tuesday night that an estimated 1 million people were celebrating in the streets across Mexico City and urged the public to avoid heading downtown.
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