Tragedy Strikes: Stadium Collapse at MC Alger Celebration
A tragic incident occurred during MC Alger's victory celebration for winning the Algerian league title, as three spectators died and over 70 were injured after a stadium stand collapse. Hospitals in Algiers are treating the victims, and blood donations are pouring in from the club's community.
Three spectators died and more than 70 were injured after a stadium stand collapsed during MC Alger's victory celebration, according to the Algerian health ministry.
The unfortunate event occurred as fans celebrated MC Alger's consecutive league title win. The Beni Messous University Hospital received 38 injured individuals, while Ben Aknoun and Bab El Oued hospitals admitted 27 and 16 injured people, respectively.
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune expressed condolences for the fatalities and wished the injured a quick recovery. Local media reported that a broken fence led to the fall, with players and staff donating blood as the trophy ceremony was postponed.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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