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Three people died from suffocation during celebrations of Mexico City’s World Cup win against Ecuador on Tuesday, June 30
Emergency responders performed CPR and transferred the victims to hospitals, where they were pronounced dead
Mexico City officials expressed condolences and pledged support to the victims’ families after the tragic incidents
A teenage girl is among three people to die from asphyxiation during World Cup celebrations in Mexico City on Tuesday, June 30.
Mexico City’s Health Department (MCHD) announced on Wednesday, July 1, that the deaths occurred as an estimated 1 million soccer fans took to the streets of the Mexican capital to celebrate the country’s 2-0 win against Ecuador.
This included a 44-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman, who received “advanced resuscitation maneuvers” after authorities received a “report of two unconscious people,” MCHD wrote on X.
CPR was performed on the patients and they were “transferred to a hospital” but both later died, the release added. The MCHD also confirmed that the pair died by “asphyxiation.”
Fans gathered along Reforma Avenue to watch the round of 32 match between Mexico and Ecuador in Mexico City on June 30
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A 48-year-old woman was also found unconscious on Berna Street in the Juárez neighborhood, where celebrations were taking place, according to the MCHD.
“She was assisted by paramedics with resuscitation maneuvers,” MCHD announced on X. “After receiving medical attention at the hospital, she was declared without vital signs, ruling death by asphyxiation.”
The three dead have not been identified at this time.
The department added in a message to the victims’ families, “From the Government of Mexico City, we send our condolences to family members, friends, and loved ones, to whom all the support they require will be provided during these difficult times.”
Fans at the Angel of Independence during a celebration after Mexico’s victory against Ecuador in Mexico City on June 30
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The head of Mexico City’s government, Clara Molina, said in a statement on X that, “All medical response protocols were activated; however, sadly, they lost their lives … we are in contact with their families to provide them with all the necessary support and accompaniment.”
“With my heart in my hand, I send a hug and my most sincere condolences to their loved ones. We reiterate the call to always celebrate with responsibility, care, and empathy.”
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The Mexican soccer team made history on Tuesday after winning their first World Cup knockout game in 40 years. They have now advanced to the last 16 of the tournament, where they will play England or the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The BBC reported that 1 million people celebrated on the streets of Mexico City after the team’s victory at the historic Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, June 30, citing the city government.
Over 23 million people live in the city, making it the seventh-largest city in the world city on earth, according to Statista.
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