Two people died from suffocation as thousands of fans crowded Mexico City streets during World Cup celebrations, the capital’s health secretariat said in the early hours of Wednesday.
Incident Location and Context
The incident occurred on Hamburgo and Lancaster Streets, near the Angel of Independence landmark, where thousands of football fans had gathered to celebrate Mexico’s 2-0 victory over Ecuador in the round of 32.
“After receiving advanced resuscitation efforts, the deaths of a 44-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman from suffocation have been confirmed,” the health authority said on social media.
Official Statement
The health secretariat did not provide further details about the circumstances leading to the suffocation, but the mass gathering of fans in a confined area likely contributed to the tragedy.
The celebration followed Mexico’s win in the World Cup round of 32, which drew large crowds to the iconic Angel of Independence monument, a traditional site for Mexico City celebrations.
