The celebration turned to sorrow when three fans fell from the upper stand of the 5 July Stadium in Algiers, following the local football team MC Alger's league title victory. According to the health ministry, the incident occurred right after the final whistle, when a security barrier collapsed, causing a surge of fans who tumbled onto the lower tier. Reports indicate that more than 70 individuals were treated at local hospitals, although most have since been released. Players and staff from MC Alger have reached out to donate blood to the injured, as the atmosphere turned somber following the chaos. The stadium was crowded with fans celebrating during the match, which ended in a 0-0 draw against NC Magra, where MC Alger retained their league title for the second consecutive year. The trophy presentation has been postponed in light of the tragedy, with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune extending condolences and wishing well to the injured fans.
Tragedy Strikes at Algerian Football Celebration: Three Dead in Stadium Fall
Tragedy Strikes at Algerian Football Celebration: Three Dead in Stadium Fall
Three people lost their lives in a tragic incident in Algeria as fans celebrated a local football victory, while dozens were injured in the chaos that ensued.
As investigations commence into the event, the hopes for reform and improved stadium safety measures are rising among fans and officials alike.
