Three people died in Mexico City while fans were celebrating the team's advancement to the Round of 16 of the World Cup
Kyiv • UNN
In Mexico City, three people died from asphyxiation while celebrating the national team's advancement to the Round of 16 of the World Cup. The victims were a 44-year-old man, a 19-year-old girl, and a 48-year-old woman.
Three people died in Mexico City after fans took to the streets to celebrate the national team's advancement to the round of 16 of the World Cup. This was reported by DPA, writes UNN.
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According to the publication, Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 at the Estadio Azteca on Tuesday evening and could face England at the same venue on Sunday if Thomas Tuchel's team beats DR Congo on Wednesday.
The official account of the Mexico City Health Secretariat confirmed that a 44-year-old man, a 19-year-old girl, and a 48-year-old woman died from asphyxiation. All three were found near Paseo de la Reforma Avenue in the city center.
Head of the Government of Mexico City Clara Brugada wrote in her account on X:
"As reported by @SSaludCdMx, Mexico City emergency services immediately responded to reports of three unconscious people in different locations near Paseo de la Reforma. All medical assistance protocols were activated, but unfortunately, they could not be saved."