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Many injured and lives lost after a barrier collapse during football celebrations in Algeria leaves three dead and over seventy injured.
A stadium disaster in Algeria turned a night of celebration into a heartbreaking tragedy as three fans lost their lives and dozens more were injured following a collapse at the 5 July Stadium in Algiers.
The incident occurred just moments after MC Alger secured the national league title for the second consecutive year.
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As the final whistle blew in the goalless draw between MC Alger and NC Magra, jubilant supporters surged toward the barriers of the upper stands.
The excitement quickly turned into chaos when a section of the security barrier gave way, causing fans to tumble down to the lower tier of the packed stadium.
“The Beni Messous University Hospital received 38 injured people, while three deaths were recorded. Ben Aknoun Hospital also received 27 injured people, while Bab El Oued Hospital received 16,” said the Algerian Ministry of Health in an official statement.
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According to local media reports, the collapse occurred amid a sea of green smoke from celebratory flares that engulfed the stadium as the match ended.
Fans, in a euphoric rush, surged forward to get closer to the players and the upcoming trophy presentation. However, the momentum proved too strong for the aging security barriers, which buckled under the pressure.
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The celebration that was meant to follow the match was halted immediately. Organizers quickly called off the trophy presentation out of respect for the victims.
The Algerian President, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, extended his sympathies in a public message, offering condolences to the bereaved families and wishing a full and speedy recovery to those injured.
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Emergency services were promptly dispatched to the stadium, where dozens of people were treated at the scene before being transferred to local hospitals.
The Ministry of Health confirmed that more than 70 people were treated across three hospitals, with most now released after receiving medical attention.
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In the wake of the tragedy, players and staff from MC Alger made their way to the hospitals to support the victims.
According to reports from Reuters, team members donated blood and spent time with the injured and their families.
“The stadium was packed for the game that saw MC Alger retain the league title they won last year,” a local sports commentator noted.
“Nobody could have imagined that such a joyous moment would turn so quickly into a national tragedy.”
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While investigations into the cause of the collapse are expected to begin immediately, questions are already being raised about the stadium’s infrastructure and crowd control measures.
The 5 July Stadium, one of Algeria’s oldest and largest sports arenas, has hosted many high-profile events over the years, but some have criticized it for outdated safety protocols.
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