Three football fans dead and at least 70 injured in Algeria stadium disaster after falling from upper stands
THREE football fans have died and at least 70 are injured after a horrific stadium disaster.
Supporters were celebrating MC Alger winning their top-flight league title in Algeria for the second year running.
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Disaster struck as fans fell from the upper stands of the July 5 Stadium in Algeria
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MC Alger clinched top spot with a 0-0 draw against NC Magra.
However, during the euphoria, tragedy struck.
A large group surged forward to celebrate in the packed-out Stade du 5 Juillet [5 July Stadium].
But dozens fell from the upper stands of the 64,200-capacity ground.
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Local reports also suggested a security barrier collapsed in the upper tier, meaning the jubilant supporters fell down to the stands below.
More than 70 people have been treated in hospitals - but three sadly passed away, the health ministry confirmed.
The Algerian Ministry of Health said: "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."
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News agency Reuters reported that several MC Alger players and staff went to the hospitals to donate blood for the injured.
The trophy presentation was postponed as a result of the desperately sad and worrying scenes.
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune sent his condolences and best wishes to those affected.
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