Four die in Mexico City World Cup celebrations
Three people suffocated and one died from an epileptic fit during massive World Cup celebrations in Mexico City after Mexico's victory over Ecuador.
More than one million people took to the streets of Mexico City on Tuesday to celebrate Mexico's 2-0 victory over Ecuador in the World Cup, the country's first knockout-round win since 1986. The celebrations turned tragic as three people died from suffocation and one from an epileptic crisis, authorities reported.
The capital's health authority confirmed the deaths of a 19-year-old woman, a 48-year-old woman, and a 44-year-old man due to suffocation. Later, a 30-year-old man was reported to have died from an epileptic seizure. Emergency services treated three unconscious individuals at various locations along Paseo de la Reforma, administering first aid and CPR before transporting them to hospitals.
Mayor Clara Brugada expressed her deepest condolences to the victims' families and pledged support in the coming days. In a social media post, she urged fans to "always celebrate with responsibility, care, and empathy."
Prior to the match, Brugada had warned fans planning to watch near the Angel of Independence monument to find alternative locations due to the massive crowds already gathered. Mexico City's metropolitan area is home to over 20 million people, making it one of the most densely populated places on Earth.
Mexico's victory sends them to the round of 16, where they will face England.
