In brief
During the nationwide celebration of Mexico's first World Cup knockout win since 1986, a 19‑year‑old woman, a 48‑year‑old woman and a 44‑year‑old man died from suffocation after a massive crowd descended on Mexico City. Over one million citizens took to the streets around the Angel of Independence in downtown to mark the victory. Health authorities confirmed the deaths after first‑aid and CPR were administered and patients were transferred to a hospital. The city’s health authority and mayor Clara Brugada Molina expressed sincere condolences and pledged support to the families.
A 19‑year‑old woman is among three people who died from suffocation during Mexico City’s celebrations following the country’s 2-0 victory over Ecuador. The other victims were a 48‑year‑old woman and a 44‑year‑old man.
Health officials confirmed the deaths after performing first‑aid and CPR, after which the patients were transferred to a hospital for specialised care.
More than one million people set out on the streets of downtown Mexico City, mainly around the Angel of Independence, to celebrate the nation’s first World Cup knockout win since 1986.
City head Clara Brugada Molina expressed her “most sincere condolences” to the families and pledged further support in the coming days.
All three victims were identified by their families. The city government plans to hold a memorial for the fallen as part of the ongoing celebrations.
