A football match in Algeria ended in tragedy on Saturday when a stampede at the Stade du 5 Juillet in Algiers left one person dead and 11 others injured.
The incident happened during celebrations for Mouloudia Club d’Alger (MCA), who had just won the Algerian league title for the second year in a row.
According to the Civil Protection Department, several supporters fell from the upper stands, leading to the fatal stampede.
“A fall of supporters from the upper stands was recorded, resulting in the death of one fan and the injury of 11 others,” the department announced on social media.
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Ten ambulances were sent to help the victims.
Local sports website La Gazette du Fennec reported that a security barrier collapsed, causing many fans to fall onto a lower level of the stadium.
The stadium was full as MCA played a 0-0 draw against NC Magra. After the tragic event, the National Football League canceled the official trophy presentation ceremony.
What was meant to be a day of celebration quickly turned into a time of sadness for MCA fans and the entire Algerian football community