At least two people lost their lives on Wednesday as jubilant crowds flooded the streets of Mexico City to celebrate their national team’s advance to the World Cup knockout stage, city authorities have confirmed
According to Mexico City’s health ministry, a 19-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man died of asphyxiation during the chaotic celebrations. Local media have reported a possible third death, but authorities are yet to officially confirm this.
The wild scenes erupted after Mexico defeated Ecuador to secure their first World Cup knockout victory since 1986, a result that pushed the co-hosts into the Round of 16. More than one million fans reportedly thronged the streets, with the crowd concentrated mainly around the iconic Angel of Independence monument, according to estimates from the city government.
The tragedy has cast a shadow over what was meant to be a historic sporting triumph for the host nation.
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