Tragedy Strikes Peru Football Derby: One Dead, 47 Injured
One Dead, 47 Injured After 'Incident' At Peru Football Derby
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A tragic incident at Alejandro Villanueva Stadium in Lima, Peru, resulted in one death and 47 injuries during a pre-match rally for a football derby. Health Minister Juan Carlos Velasco confirmed the casualties, while initial reports suggested a stadium wall collapse, later denied by the Alianza Lima football team.
- 01One person has died and 47 others were injured at Alejandro Villanueva Stadium in Lima, Peru.
- 02Health Minister Juan Carlos Velasco reported 39 victims were hospitalized, with three in critical condition.
- 03Initial reports indicated a wall collapse, but Alianza Lima denied this, stating no structural failures occurred.
- 04The scheduled match between Alianza Lima and Club Universitario de Deportes is set to proceed as planned.
- 05Fire Chief Marcos Pajuelo confirmed the stadium's structure appeared to be in good condition.
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On Friday night, a tragic incident at Alejandro Villanueva Stadium in Lima, Peru, led to the death of one individual and injuries to 47 others during a rally for an upcoming football derby. Health Minister Juan Carlos Velasco confirmed that 39 victims were transported to hospitals in the Lima region, with three reported in critical condition. Initial reports suggested that a part of the stadium wall had collapsed, prompting concerns about safety. However, the Alianza Lima football team later clarified that the incident was not due to any structural failures. Fire Chief Marcos Pajuelo stated that the stadium's structure appeared sound, with no collapsed walls. Despite the incident, the Peruvian football league announced that the match between Alianza Lima and Club Universitario de Deportes would proceed as scheduled on Saturday night.
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The incident raises concerns about safety at public events in Lima, particularly in sports venues.
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