Mexico fans crushed to death during wild World Cup celebrations

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThree people died from suffocation during World Cup celebrations in Mexico City. The fatalities occurred near the Angel of Independence landmark as thousands celebrated Mexico's 2-0 victory over Ecuador in the round of 32. The victims were identified as a 44-year-old man, a 19-year-old woman, and a 48-year-old woman, all succumbing to asphyxiation. Emergency teams attended to unconscious individuals amidst the large crowds on Paseo de la Reforma, which had been closed for the celebrations. England will face Mexico in Mexico City for a place in the quarter finals if they beat DR Congo this evening.Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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