Three fans lost their lives and numerous others were injured following a tragic fall during a football match at the 5 July Stadium in Algiers, Algeria, as local team MC Alger celebrated their league title victory.
Tragic Incident at Algerian Stadium Claims Lives of Three Fans
Tragic Incident at Algerian Stadium Claims Lives of Three Fans
A security barrier collapse leads to fatalities and injuries during a celebratory football match.
Three fans tragically died and several were injured after a security barrier collapsed at the 5 July Stadium in Algiers during the post-match celebrations for local football team MC Alger. The incident occurred just after the final whistle as fans surged forward in jubilation when the team secured their second consecutive league title. Local media reported that dozens of participants fell from the upper section onto the lower tier, leading to a chaotic scene filled with sorrow and urgency.
The Algerian health ministry confirmed the devastating news, indicating that over 70 individuals were treated across three hospitals due to injuries sustained in the fall, although most have reportedly been discharged. In a show of solidarity, players and staff from MC Alger have visited the hospitals to donate blood for the injured fans. The match, which saw MC Alger clinch the title with a 0-0 draw against NC Magra, had initially been filled with a celebratory atmosphere, complete with flares and green smoke wafting above the jubilant crowd.
However, the tragic event overshadowed the team's success, resulting in the postponement of the league trophy presentation. Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune extended his deepest condolences to the victims' families and wished those injured a swift recovery. The hearts of many are heavy as they reflect on the festivities that turned into a calamity, highlighting concerns over stadium safety and crowd management during such high-spirited events.
