MEXICO CITY, July 1: Mexican health authorities said Wednesday that three people died of asphyxiation during massive celebrations in downtown Mexico City after the national team’s victory over Ecuador secured a place in the World Cup Round of 16.
Two women and one man were found unconscious on streets near the iconic Angel of Independence monument, where thousands had gathered Tuesday night to celebrate, Mexico City’s Health Secretariat said on the social platform X. The victims, who were not identified, were 48, 44 and 19 years old. Authorities did not provide additional details about the circumstances of the deaths.
Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada said on social media that emergency crews responded immediately after receiving reports of the three unconscious people, but they had already died.
Fireworks lit up the sky around the Independence Monument — popularly known as “El Ángel” — on Tuesday as thousands of Mexicans celebrated along the 5-kilometre Paseo de la Reforma. (AP)
